# Java Library Sample

version 6.4

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| You can open this sample inside an IDE using the IntelliJ native importer or Eclipse Buildship.

If you are new to Gradle and wish to follow a more detailed tutorial for building Java libraries, we suggest you have an look at the Building Java Libraries guide.

This sample shows how a Java library can be built with Gradle. The library has no dependencies and the build has minimal configuration.

build.gradle

    plugins {
        id 'java-library'
    }

    version = '1.0.2'
    group = 'org.gradle.sample'

build.gradle.kts

    plugins {
        `java-library`
    }

    version = "1.0.2"
    group = "org.gradle.sample"

To build the library:

    $ ./gradlew jar

    BUILD SUCCESSFUL
    2 actionable tasks: 2 executed

For more information, see Java Library Plugin reference chapter.

You can also generate this project locally using `gradle init`.