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.

Community driven content discussing all aspects of software development from DevOps to design patterns. Follow these steps to open a JAR file and extract the contents to the local filesystem: Change ...

Open your Java software development kit and start a new project. Depending upon which software development kit you use, the exact steps will be different. Generally, locate "New" in the File menu.