The best compiler for java

baltimore · #1 (**permalink**) 08-06-2007, 05:10 AM

what do you people think to be the best java compiler for apps and applets?

Thanks.

henry_78 · #2 (**permalink**) 08-06-2007, 05:38 PM

There is no best,
When u install the jre(jave runtime environment, i think it has a compiler in it so all u have to do to have a compiler is to download the jre).
Bye.

#3 (**permalink**) 08-06-2007, 06:10 PM

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When u install the jre(jave runtime environment, i think it has a compiler in it so all u have to do to have a compiler is to download the jre).

No, JRE includes only interpreter (e.g. java command). JDK (Java Development Kit) includes the compiler (javac command).