[SOLVED] Need help in theory of Java in netbeans

[kirly]

Hello guys,, i need your help,, this is my problem,,, i am using netbeans for my java program,, i am new to netbeans,,,, i am quite confused about the "Compile" and "Build" and "Execute" function on this IDE,, what is the difference between Compile and Build? i tried both and both produces .class files.. what is the difference between this two?

please help because i am new to this IDE... thanks a lot..

[Eranga]

Compile means your application convert into machine codes. As you well known in to *.class files.

Build do the same as well as, deploy your project. Created a jar file inside the dist folder.

[kirly]

thanks eranga,, i really apppreciate your help....thanks...

[Eranga]

Glad to help. :) And thanks for mark the thread solved.