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Difference between path and classpath in java
The document explains the difference between 'path' and 'classpath' in Java. 'Path' is used for Java tools like java, javac, whereas 'classpath' is needed to use predefined classes in programs. It also mentions the locations of rt.jar and bin folders in relation to setting 'path' and 'classpath'.
Difference between path and classpath in java
- 1. Tutorial4us.com Difference between pathand classpath in Java The main difference between path and classpath is;path is set for use java tool in your java program like java, javac, javap. Javac are used for compile the code. and classpath are used for use predefined class in your program for example use scanner class in your program for this you need to set classpath. Rt.jar file contain all classes and bin folder contain all tools so we set path upto bin folder and set classpath upto lib folder, you can see in above image. Difference between path and classpath in java http://www.tutorial4us.com/java/difference-between-path-and-classpath