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Why do i need library file with -sources suffix?

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java

libraries

I don't understand why there are often two files in libraries, one with -sources suffix.

Here's what i mean

two files

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nikoliazekter Avatar asked Mar 17 '23 08:03

nikoliazekter


1 Answers

The sources are useful if you want to step into the library when debugging. You don't need them, but they might save you if you can't understand why the library behaves in a certain way.

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Solal Pirelli Avatar answered Mar 23 '23 00:03

Solal Pirelli