# javac > Java Application Compiler. - Compile a .java file: `javac {{file.java}}` - Compile several .java files: `javac {{file1.java}} {{file2.java}} {{file3.java}}` - Compile all .java files in current directory: `javac {{*.java}}` - Compile a .java file and place the resulting class file in a specific directory: `javac -d {{path/to/some/directory}} {{file.java}}`