read class file

[yytan]

hi there;

i am curious whether is there anyway to read java class file?

i mean revert the class to the source file?

 

[sedj]

It is possible to decompile the .class file from byte code. Type in "Java Decompiler" in Google.

But be warned - if caught decompiling proprietory software, there could be legal complications !

 

[ganeshmb]

If you are going for a decompiler, I'd recommend jad. I used it couple of years back. I recall that it had plenty of command-line options and is very efficient too. In addition to legal restrictions, you may encouter other irritants such as obfuscators. Obfuscators juggle up the class file so badly that the source you obtain by de-compiling is hardly readable. Good luck with your de-compiling!

Ganesh

 

[yytan]

hi guys;

i am glad to receive the feedback, and i am now trying out the ways u suggested.

thanks.