Is it possible to programmatically compile java source code in memory only?

Question

I have found many references explaining how to programmatically compile a Java class using the JavaCompiler class:

JavaCompiler compiler = ToolP         


        

Answer 1

JavaDocs are your friend:

http://download.oracle.com/javase/6/docs/api/javax/tools/JavaCompiler.html

Look at the last section that refers to the SimpleJavaFileObject; it shows you how to use it in conjunction with code that is stored in a String