Eclipse Java Build Path

Setting the Java Build Path

The Java Build Path is used to locate dependent classes when compiling a Java project, including the following items:

• Source packages

• Project-related jar files and class files

• Referenced class libraries

We can view and modify the Java Build Path using the Java Build Path option in the Java Project Properties dialog.

The Java Project Properties dialog can be invoked by right-clicking the specified Java project in the Package Explorer view and selecting the Properties menu item.

In the Java Build Path window, we can see the jar files that have already been referenced.

Referencing jar files can be done in the Libraries tab. In the Libraries tab, we can click Add JARs to add jar files that exist in the Eclipse workspace or click External JARs to include jar files from other locations.