Java software requirements for FGL
In order to use the Java Interface in your application programs, you need the Java software installed and properly configured.
- Install a Java Development Kit (JDK) on development sites (if you need to compile your own Java classes)
- Install a Java Runtime Environment (JRE) on production sites (on the server where your programs are running)
Any class and jar file shipped with the FGL package (*.class or
*.jar) is compiled with the command javac -source
release -target release
where
release is the oldest release supported by javac version used
on the build system. For example, java 17 supports compatibility options down to version 7. This
allows the use of the FGL to java wrapper classes (IMPORT JAVA
com.fourjs.fgl.lang.class-name
) on installation machines using older
java versions than the java version used on the porting machine.
As a general rule, always install the current Long-Term-Support (LTS) Java version available on your platform, with JNI support.
For a detailed list of supported JVMs, refer to the Supported platforms and databases document, available on the Products download page of the Four Js Web site.
java --version
In order to execute Java byte code, the Genero runtime system uses the JNI interface. The JVM is loaded as a shared library and its binary format must match the binary format of the Genero runtime system. For example, a 64-bit Genero package requires a 64-bit JVM.
When implementing Java classes for Genero Mobile for Androidâ„¢ (GMA), check the JDK version required by the Android SDK. For more information, see the Android Studio web site.