How to execute java file using shell script

Question

How to execute java file using shell script?

Answer 1

If it is packed as a jar:

java -jar jarfile.jar

Answer 2

If this is a class file:

java myClassFile

If this is a jar file:

java -jar myJarFile.jar

Cm:

• Tutorial: http://javabeanz.wordpress.com/2009/01/29/running-an-executable-jar-from-command-line/
• Official documentation: http://download.oracle.com/javase/1.4.2/docs/tooldocs/windows/java.html

Answer 3

java com.foo.Boo