java - Can I use JAVAC to compile a project with multiple files and directories?

Question

I'm working on a very large project that has associated class files in multiple directories, all stemming from the root dir src.

I'm trying to compile a file in srcsolution (called Console.java) that uses imports from other directories in the src, which are still uncompiled.

So if I want to compile Console.java outside of an IDE, how do I go about doing that? Oh yeah, I also have some external JARs which need to be included in the build.

Thanks! I appreciate it!

Answer 1

I would look at using Ant to create a build script. It's a little bit of work now but it'll pay off over the lifetime of your project.