Overview
Explore the Packaging Tool (jpackage) in this 25-minute Inside Java Podcast episode featuring Kevin Rushforth. Learn about the history, functionality, and future of this new production-ready tool in JDK 16. Discover how jpackage builds on the previous gpackage tool, its current limitations, and potential future developments. Gain insights into creating platform-specific packages for Java applications, making distribution and installation easier for end-users. Access additional resources and show notes for a deeper understanding of this OpenJDK feature.
Syllabus
Introduction
What is jpackage
History of jpackage
gpackage
Limitations
Future of jpackage
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Java