I have a .jar file; in this .jar file I have many .class files but no .java files for these class files. Is it possible to add functionality to the program? If so how?
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Jump to Post>The problem is, I am not the author of the original and as such have not clue as to what
> methods the classes have and in which class.Then how do you propose on adding additional functionality as mentioned in your first post?
Jump to PostYes, it's possible to "add further functionality" by composing new classes of your own that use those classes internally to extend or alter the functionality (assuming there are not licensing issues). Of course, you do need to understand the API of the other classes if you expect to do much …
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That's exactly what I was wondering.
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Very good point =)
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You are a very grateful person =)
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