javac—The Java Compiler
The javac program is the tool you use to compile .java files into class files that can be run by the interpreter. The command is executed like this:
javac <options> <sourcefiles>
Table B.2 lists the Java compiler options.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| -g | Generates all debugging information. |
| -g:none | Doesn't generate any debugging information. |
| -verbose | Outputs messages that describe what the compiler is doing. |
| -deprecation | Outputs source locations where deprecated API's are being used. |
| -classpath <path> | Overrides the default CLASSPATH environment variable and specifies a new path to look up classes. Make certain you always include library classes, such as jdk1.2\ jre\ rt.jar. |
| -d <directory> | Specifies ... |
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