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The syntax to use the javac tool

javac [options] [sourcefiles] [classes] options: Refers to command line options. sourcefiles: Refers to the source files that need to be compiled. classes: Refers to one or more classes to be processed for annotations. OptionDescription -cp path or -classpath pathSpecifies the Java classpath. -d directorySets the destination directory to store class files. -gGenerates debugging information. -g:noneInstructs the javac tool not to generate any debugging information. -helpPrints information about the options of the javac tool. -XlintDisplays warnings against the use of deprecated classes and methods. -Xlint:-nameDisables deprecation warnings for a specified class, interface, or method. -Xlint:pathDisplays a warning when you specify a directory to compile but the directory does not exist.