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# Compiling and running

## Compiling

It is not recommended building Java projects manually. But if needed follow these steps to compile Java files.

First compile the file to run:

```bash
javac App.java
```

## Running

To run it:

```bash
java App
```

### JAR

JAR files are ready to be used:

```bash
java -jar App.jar
```