and I know a jar file uses the zip format. But how does one create a jar file without a manifest ... Use a zip-based program, put all your class files and resources inside a .ZIP file.

JEP 458, Launch Multi-File Source-Code Programs, has been Closed/Delivered for JDK 22. This JEP proposes to enhance the Java Launcher to execute an application supplied as one or more files of ...

Some file operations on Windows have been changed for the sake of safety and consistency in the upcoming Java update.