Javac in jre

HI,As I am new to java, it would be helpful if i get anwser for this question. What is the use of javac in jre though we have this in jdk.? Thanks,Ram
[185 byte] By [RamadossNa] at [2007-11-26 14:04:56]
# 1
There is no javac command installed when you install jre. it comes with sdk
AjaySingh516a at 2007-7-8 1:49:24 > top of Java-index,Java HotSpot Virtual Machine,Specifications...
# 2

> What is the use of javac in jre though we have this

> in jdk.?

javac is the java complier. the jdk includes javac so you can compile your java classes. the jre is the runtime environment in which the classes (which are already compiled) run, so no need for javac inside the jre.

SoulTech2012a at 2007-7-8 1:49:24 > top of Java-index,Java HotSpot Virtual Machine,Specifications...