A JAR file is an archive file but is more than a file compression format. Here's how to open, run, or execute JAR files.

The following command enables you to run any Java JAR file on the command line: java -jar jarfilename.jar To use the JAR file opener that comes when you install Java with the JDK, just issue the ...

A Java Archive, or JAR file, contains all of the various components that make up a self-contained, executable Java application, deployable Java applet or, most commonly, a Java library to which any ...

Java Network Launching Protocol, or JNLP files, are used for launching Java programs and Web applets over the Internet or company intranet. While some browsers, such as Internet Explorer, launch JNLP ...

In this post, you will learn how to use Android Studio to view and open the files that make up your projects. In doing so, you’ll gain a better understanding of how an Android app is structured. To ...

JavaFX is a rapidly maturing technology, but its capabilities are still limited. In this installment of Open source Java projects, Jeff Friesen introduces you to JFXtras, utilities and add-ons that ...

Take another path to filthy rich clients -- AnimatingCardLayout is a free, open source layout manager that you can use to create animated transitions for your Java GUIs.