JLaunchPad is a software project that offers a collection of Java classes and shell scripts to simplify the installation and launching of Java applications.
To use the launcher for your application, you simply need to specify the required dependencies on other Java libraries. During the first execution of the application, all necessary dependencies will be automatically downloaded and installed into your local repository. For all subsequent executions, the download process is not needed, and the only task of the launcher is to correctly build the "classpath" and launch the application.
Installation of the launcher is a straightforward process, requiring a preinstalled Java Virtual Machine. You will need to modify the "config.bat/config.sh" file to set the "JAVA_HOME" variable to point to the preinstalled Java. Then, run the command "installer.bat" or "installer.sh" to begin the installation process.
During installation, the program will prompt you to set up a few values and locations, including Java Home, Launcher Home, and Repository Home. Java Home specifies the location of the JDK used for launching the Java application, while Launcher Home is the directory for the launcher installation. The Repository Home is used for storing all Java libraries required by both the launcher and the launching program.
Overall, the JLaunchPad project is a useful and user-friendly tool for simplifying the process of launching Java applications.
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