Whats best way to package a Java Application with lots of dependencies?

Question

I\'m writing a java app using eclipse which references a few external jars and requires some config files to be user accessable.

1. What is the best way to pac

Answer 1

You should try FatJar. It's an Eclipse plugin that with just a right click at the Project can build a JAR file with all you need to run the application, including the necesary third party JAR.

We use it everyday, in conjuction with JSmooth to create the executables, to deploy our software packages to our customers, and works like a charm.