How can I check the dependencies of a jar file?
There are two common methods to view the dependencies of a jar file:
- Check dependencies using the Maven command: If your project is built on Maven, you can use the following command to view the dependencies of a jar package.
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=groupId:artifactId
In this command, replace groupId and artifactId with the specific information of the JAR package you want to view. This command will list the JAR package and its entire dependency tree structure.
- Use IDE plugins to view dependencies: Many common Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) offer plugins to help you view a project’s dependencies. For example, Eclipse has a plugin called Maven Integration for Eclipse, which allows you to see a list of all dependencies in a project’s Maven Dependencies. Similarly, IntelliJ IDEA also has a similar feature that allows you to view all dependencies in a project’s External Libraries.
By using the above method, you can easily view all the dependencies of a JAR file, thus gaining a better understanding of the project’s dependency relationships.
