Purpose of MANIFEST file on WAR files

Asked Mar 01 '16 at 19:32

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In a very general way I understand what's the purpose of the MANIFEST file in JAR files, it's to specify the MainClass and other metadata that I'm not aware of.

I'd like to know if there's a more general definition of the purpose of this file, for example, in a WAR file what would be the use of it?

Thanks a lot.

edited Mar 01 '16 at 19:37

asked Mar 01 '16 at 19:32

calbertts

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What kind of info? I mean, for JAR files I think I know, but WAR files? – calbertts Mar 01 '16 at 19:37
I've read people something about specify dependencies there, is that correct? – calbertts Mar 01 '16 at 19:43
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Cfr. [What is use of MANIFEST.MF in WAR/JAR/EAR?](https://stackoverflow.com/q/11139643/452614). Not specifically about WAR but it gives an idea. – Ludovic Kuty Nov 16 '17 at 14:48

Purpose of MANIFEST file on WAR files

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