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scala:tldr:4919b

scala: Start the interpreter with a dependency in the classpath.

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$ scala -classpath ${filename-jar} ${command}

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This command is used to execute a Scala program using a specified classpath and command.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

scala: It is the command to run a Scala program.

-classpath: It is an option to specify the classpath for the Scala program. The classpath defines the locations where the required classes or libraries can be found. In this case, ${filename-jar} is a placeholder for the actual filename of a jar file that contains the required classes or libraries for the program.

${filename-jar}: It is a placeholder that should be replaced with the actual filename (including the path if necessary) of the jar file containing the required classes or libraries for your program. For example, myprogram.jar.

${command}: It is a placeholder for the actual name of the Scala program file you want to execute. For example, myprogram.scala.

Overall, the command executes the Scala program specified in ${command} using the classpath defined in ${filename-jar}, which should point to the required jar file containing the necessary classes and libraries for the program to run successfully.

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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