The table below provides some useful information about the .java extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .java file?
- What program do I need to open a .java file?
- Where can I find the specifications for .java?
- How can I convert .java file to another format?
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Details of extension .java
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1 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) found in database.
| Extension: | .java |
|---|---|
| Type: | Java Source Code |
| Category: | Development |
| Mime type: | text/plain |
| Description: | |
| JAVA file is a Java source code. Java source code can be compiled into Java bytecode (CLASS) using javac, the Java compiler. | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | Java Development Kit |
| Program name: | javac.exe |
| Related links: | |
| none | |
| Aliases: | |
| js | |
| Related extensions: | |
| cap, class, cod, jad, jar, jks, jnlp, jsa, jsp, mf, properties, ser, sf, tld, vm, war | |
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