Is there a command in Visual Studio Code That will convert your java project into an executable jar file?

Question

I am going to participate in a game jam tomorrow, and I am going to make the game with java in visual studio code. The only problem is once I finish the game I don't know how to export it to an executable jar file. I am posting this question to ask if there is a command in visual studio code that will allow me to export it.

Answer 1

I assume your project is no build tools, so here is my solution about export ing projects to jars. Turn to folder src:

1. Compile the .java file with main method, which generates the .class file:

    javac App.java
   

2. Generate .jar:

    jar cvfe App.jar App .\
   

3. Run the jar:

    java -jar App.jar
   

Detailed command information, please view The Jar Command.