Modular Programming in Java 9

Understanding Linking and Using jlink

In the previous chapters, we've learned about some advanced concepts relating to Java modularity, including handling readability and accessibility of module relationships, and the powerful concept of services. In this chapter, we'll move on to the final step in any application development--building and packaging your application.

Here's what you'll learn in this chapter:

• You'll learn about the module resolution process, an important process that happens every time you compile or execute a modular Java application.
• You'll be introduced to a new phase in the development process--linking. Linking, or static linking, is a new step in Java 9 modular development. It sits between the familiar compilation and ...