Question

I just realised that I cant use files from outside a jar archive. If thats the case then when I deploy apps that need other documents, say an xml file, do i send the xml alongside the app or there is a way out..

Thanks

Answer 1

I’d suggest that you simply include the required resources within the .jar file. You can have any type of files in there, including .xml-files.

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If you really prefer to load “external” files you’ll have to be more clear about the problems of opening them outside of the jar file.