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0 pointsdeepsun9y ago0 comments

No, when you install JVM (you probably meant JRE) on the server -- there's no `javac` (compiler) installed, only `java` -- JVM. I never needed `javac` on production server.

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falcolas9y ago· 1 in thread

The JIT is a realtime compiler, so yes, there's still a compiler when you put the JVM on a machine (whatever form you use).

Of course, I know of a lot of developers who just put the whole JDK in a Docker image to save on the complexity of having to manage two different installs or containers.

> I never needed `javac` on production server.

Good; that's how it should be; but not how it always is.

mi100hael9y ago

JIT is part of a platform's runtime environment, not part of its build environment. Since you appear to be a super-pedant, I'll revise my initial statement to:

> If you're installing any tooling or programs on a production server or opening ports other than those strictly necessary for running your production application (as a pre-built binary or package whenever applicable) conforming to industry standards for that application/server environment, you're doing it wrong.

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