How do I make .jar files? Please say the basics because I have no idea where to start?

Question

How do I make .jar files? Please say the basics because I have no idea where to start?

Answer 1

"To perform basic tasks with JAR files, you use the JavaTM Archive Tool provided as part of the Java Development Kit."



jar cf

Answer 2

Alternatively, if you're using the Eclipse IDE, you can export any project to a .jar file.



The JDK consists of the javac compiler and the documentation for the Java Virtual Machine. It is available free from Sun.