How to protect compiled Java classes?

Question

I know, many similar questions has been asked here. I am not asking if I can protect my compiled Java class - because obviously you will say \'no you can\'t\'. I am asking w

Answer 1

There are several methods:

• Obfuscation
• Software encryption (flawed)
• Hardware encryption (nearly unbreakable but the performance hit is huge)
• Native compilation

all discussed in details in my article Protect Your Java Code - Through Obfuscators And Beyond