Single JAR
Distributions of this type are comprised of a single, executable JAR, with all their dependencies available inside
the JAR. These JARs are also known as fatjar or uber-jar.
Single JAR distributions require a suitable Java runtime to be already installed on the consumer side.
Creating a Distribution
We recommend using the following plugins to create suitable Single JAR distributions:
Maven
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maven-shade-plugin: packages a JAR and its dependencies as an uber-jar.
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maven-jar-plugin: if the JAR has no additional dependencies.
Make sure the JAR is executable by setting the Main-Class manifest entry.
Gradle
Make sure the JAR is executable by setting the Main-Class manifest entry.