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Intro to JLink

This repo provides an introduction to using some of the key functionality of jlink to create custom runtime images for running a Java application.

Be sure to check out the YouTube video for additional details: https://youtu.be/mJKlxqQQeyI

The repo is divided into five distinct parts;

Step 1 Hello World with JLink

We start by using the most basic functionality jlink, by creating a runtime image for a "Hello World!" program. Link

Step 2 Using JDeps

Step 2 covers how to use JDeps to find the dependent modules for an application, and build a runtime image with those modules. Link

Step 3 Adding Non-JDK Modules to an Image

In this step we look at how to add non-JDK modules, in this org.apache.commons.lang3 to a runtime image. Link

Step 4 Adding Explicit Modules to an Image

During this step we walk-through the process of creating our own explicit module and adding it to a runtime image. Link

Step 5 Creating a Launcher

We create a launcher for our runtime image, which can be used to streamline the process of running an application. Link

Step 6 Additional Customization Options

We look at a couple of the customization options; generating a CDS archive, and compressing the runtime image, jlink provides. Link