Java 6 introduced the Java Compiler API (JSR 199) for compiling Java source code within Java applications, providing a dynamic and programmable way to compile code.
The Java Compiler API allows compiling Java source code without the need for external tools, beneficial for tools like IDEs and online coding platforms.
Key components of the Java Compiler API include JavaCompiler, StandardJavaFileManager, DiagnosticCollector, and JavaFileObject.
These components work together to offer flexible and embeddable Java code compilation capabilities.
By implementing a compilation check using the Java Compiler API, developers can compile Java source files programmatically.
The code example demonstrates compiling a Java file, capturing compilation diagnostics, and handling the compilation process.
The Java Compiler API is powerful for integrating dynamic code compilation into Java applications and requires handling input sanitization and security measures.
Developers can leverage the Java Compiler API for building online compilers, tools, and platforms that evaluate Java code at runtime.
The API provides fine-grained control over compilation tasks and file operations for efficient code compilation.
Compilation success or failure is indicated with detailed diagnostic messages to assist developers in locating and resolving errors.