Is it possible for a program written in Java to compile a file using the JDK compiler (aside from using Java to open command prompt and throw the “javac” command at it to compile the file)?
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Is it possible for a program written in Java to compile a file using the JDK compiler (aside from using Java to open command prompt and throw the “javac” command at it to compile the file)?
In Java 6 and onwards there is an API to use the compiler. This might be what you are looking for.
http://www.javabeat.net/2007/04/the-java-6-0-compiler-api/
http://docs.oracle.com/javase/6/docs/api/javax/tools/JavaCompiler.html
Note that you need a JDK to have the compiler available. JRE will not be enough. If that is a problem consider embedding the Eclipse Java compiler in your application.