How do I run a Java program from the command line on Windows?

Question

I\'m trying to execute a Java program from the command line in Windows. Here is my code:

import java.io.File;
import java.io.FileInputStream;
import java.io.         


        

Answer 1

To complete the answer :

1. The Java File

   TheJavaFile.java
   

2. Compile the Java File to a *.class file

   javac TheJavaFile.java
   

   • This will create a TheJavaFile.class file

3. Execution of the Java File

   java TheJavaFile
   

4. Creation of an executable *.jar file

   • You've got two options here -

     1. With an external manifest file :

        • Create the manifest file say - MANIFEST.mf

        • The MANIFEST file is nothing but an explicit entry of the Main Class

        • jar -cvfm TheJavaFile.jar MANIFEST.mf TheJavaFile.class

     2. Executable by Entry Point:

        • jar -cvfe TheJavaFile.jar TheJavaFile.class

5. To run the Jar File

   java -jar TheJavaFile.jar