Apache Maven Beginner to Guru - Creating the Java jar Files From the Command Line

The video tutorial explains how to create a JAR file using the command line, run a Java class from it, and explore its contents. It covers the role of the manifest file in JARs and how Maven automates these processes. The tutorial concludes with a review of the commands used for creating and executing JAR files.

Describe the process of unzipping a JAR file and what you expect to find inside.

Explain the purpose of the manifest file in a JAR file.

How does Maven assist in the creation of JAR files?

What command is used to create a JAR file in Java?

What does the command 'java -classpath myjar.jar HelloWorld' do?