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Hey everyone,
Can we create a java file that runs without the JVM? I have googled the topic and found out about excelsior Jet that is meant to convert the java code into native one so that it won't require a JVM. Is it true and should I download the software? Or is there any other way of doing so?
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Rubeea

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Short answer: there are some hacks out there that try to avoid you needing a JVM - usually by packaging a version of a JVM and all the Java API classes into an executable with your classes. In general they don't work well, they prevent essential automatic security updates, and destroy Java's cross-platform flexibility. Personally I would advise against them. Just install the default JVM for whatever operating system you are using.

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why would you? installing the jre (if it's not installed by default, that is) is simple and it's free of cost.
another way of doing so, would be: don't write your applications in a language that depend on a (J)VM to run it in.

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