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MANIFEST.MF⚓︎

Overview⚓︎

The MANIFEST.MF file is a part of a Java project. It is used to define metadata about the project, such as version information, dependencies, and other details required for running and managing the project.

Table of Contents⚓︎

  1. Prerequisites
  2. Usage
  3. Methods
  4. Useful details

Prerequisites⚓︎

There are no specific prerequisites for using the MANIFEST.MF file.

Usage⚓︎

The MANIFEST.MF file is automatically generated by the Java build tools, such as Maven or Gradle, when the project is built. It is used by the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) to understand the project's structure and dependencies.

Methods⚓︎

The MANIFEST.MF file does not contain methods or functions in the traditional sense. Instead, it contains key-value pairs that define various attributes of the project. For example, the Manifest-Version attribute specifies the version of the manifest file itself, and the Class-Path attribute specifies the classpath for the project's dependencies.

Useful details⚓︎

  • The MANIFEST.MF file is located in the META-INF directory of the project's JAR file.
  • It is used by the JVM to load classes and resources, as well as to manage dependencies.
  • The MANIFEST.MF file can be customized to include additional attributes as needed for the project.