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.

Learn how a Java JAR file (Java Archive) allows you to package compiled code and other resources in a single file that is easily deployed and executed resources.

What's the difference between EAR, JAR and WAR files? They are three common formats for Java application deployment, but they each target different environments with different characteristics.