Deploying a JAVA project to client

I'm currently working on a project on Java Applet, Frames and now i have to deploy it. But the problem is this how can i hide the source code of the project? I've to deploy it to a local user on Windows OS. How can i make the .exe of the code?开发者_C百科

There are many options you have.

If you just want to wrap the Java code in an executable file that works in Windows. You have:

• Launch4j
• JSmooth

Both are good.

If you want to wrap as a service so that you can perform myapp.bat {install|start|stop}, you have

• Java Service Wrapper

If you just want to have a couple of bat/shell scripts auto generated at the build time that will launch your app on double clicking. You may look into Maven, there is a good Maven plugin called AppAssembler

• Maven AppAssembler Plugin

The best tool for building .exe is InstallJammer

It also provides wizard type installation with all options.