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java:tldr:04439

java: Execute a `.jar` program.
$ java -jar ${filename-jar}
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The command "java -jar ${filename-jar}" is used to run a Java program packaged in a JAR (Java Archive) file. Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "java" is the command that launches the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), the runtime environment for running Java applications.
  • "-jar" is an option that specifies that the following argument is a JAR file.
  • "${filename-jar}" is a placeholder for the actual filename of the JAR file. It is often used in shell scripts or command-line environments, and you should replace it with the actual filename you want to run.

To use this command, you would replace "${filename-jar}" with the name of your JAR file (excluding the {} braces). For example, if your JAR file is named "myProgram.jar", the command would be:

java -jar myProgram.jar

By running this command, the JVM will start and execute the main method of the Java program contained within the JAR file, initiating the program's execution.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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