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A '''JAR''' file is a [[ZIP]] file that contains an optional META-INF directory. Within the META-INF directory a manifest file (MANIFEST.MF) has a main section and a list of sections for individual JAR file entries. Jar files are used to store and transfer multiple [[Java]] applets and their associated files. | A '''JAR''' file is a [[ZIP]] file that contains an optional META-INF directory. Within the META-INF directory a manifest file (MANIFEST.MF) has a main section and a list of sections for individual JAR file entries. Jar files are used to store and transfer multiple [[Java]] applets and their associated files. | ||
== Identifiers == | == Identifiers == | ||
* File extension: '''.JAR''' | * File extension: '''.JAR''' | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
Latest revision as of 02:55, 28 December 2023
- This article is about the Java format. For other JAR formats, see JAR (ARJ Software) and JARCS.
A JAR file is a ZIP file that contains an optional META-INF directory. Within the META-INF directory a manifest file (MANIFEST.MF) has a main section and a list of sections for individual JAR file entries. Jar files are used to store and transfer multiple Java applets and their associated files.
[edit] Identifiers
- File extension: .JAR
