What is build.xml for in Eclipse?

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Hi,

Could anybody help me understand the build.xml file inside Eclipse? I
program my Java program using Eclipse. I never create or write a
build.xml file. Does Eclipse automatically create it by default for each
Eclipse project? For what purpose?

On the other hand, if I write a build.xml, can I force the Eclipse to
execute that one?

Thank you very much.

 

[Daniel Pitts]

Hi,

Could anybody help me understand the build.xml file inside Eclipse? I
program my Java program using Eclipse. I never create or write a
build.xml file. Does Eclipse automatically create it by default for each
Eclipse project? For what purpose?

On the other hand, if I write a build.xml, can I force the Eclipse to
execute that one?

Thank you very much.

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else) a lot of frustration.