Java archive files (JARs) let you import pre-coded libraries into your Android applications. JARs save time, because you can use the Java functions without writing your own code for certain processes.

Community driven content discussing all aspects of software development from DevOps to design patterns. When distributing applications as JAR, EAR or WAR files, it’s a good practice, especially if ...

Starting in April, Oracle will treat JAR files signed with the MD5 hashing algorithm as if they were unsigned, which means modern releases of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) will block those JAR ...