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Java class reloading

I'm using jboss server and having all my classes inside a jar file.
Now if I change any of the java files, I need to replace the class file in the jar and have to restart the server.
Is there any way to dynamically load the newly created class file without the server restart?

Thanks in advance.

Solution

  • I've had great success with JRebel (http://www.zeroturnaround.com/jrebel/). This is a very good product that enables seamless class reloading for the vast majority of modifications you can make to a Java class. There is no restarting of the app sever or even the application required, classes simply reload behind the scenes.

    It comes with a free 30 day trial so you can see if it works for you.

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