InfoWorld

All about Java class loaders

Here's a quick look at the three types of class loaders and everything you need to know to work with them in your Java programs. Java class loaders are a component of the Java virtual machine (JVM) ...
InfoWorld

Two for one: Class loaders and collection classes

I use the Class.forName() method to dynamically load Java classes. However, if I recompile a class and reload it, the new recompiled class does not load. How do I force class reloading? For all other ...
TheServerSide

Understanding J2EE Application Server ClassLoading Architectures

The packaging mechanisms defined in Chapter 8 of the J2EE 1.3 specification provide a framework for pulling together all the pieces of a J2EE application. However, application server vendors are free ...
Ars Technica

static inner classes and ClassLoader's

I have a somewhat vague problems, but I'm hoping someone can throw some insight my way.<BR><BR>My program dynamically loads classes, using code like this:<BR><BR><pre ...