# javaexec

abstract fun javaexec(@DelegatesTo(value = JavaExecSpec::class) closure: Closure): ExecResult(source)

### Deprecated

Executes a Java main class. The closure configures a org.gradle.process.JavaExecSpec.

#### Return

the result of the execution

#### Deprecated

Since 8.11. This method will be removed in Gradle 9.0. Use javaexec or javaexec instead.

#### Parameters

closure

The closure for configuring the execution.

abstract fun javaexec(action: Action<in JavaExecSpec>): ExecResult(source)

### Deprecated

Executes an external Java process.

The given action configures a org.gradle.process.JavaExecSpec, which is used to launch the process. This method blocks until the process terminates, with its result being returned.

#### Return

the result of the execution

#### Deprecated

Since 8.11. This method will be removed in Gradle 9.0. Use javaexec or javaexec instead.

#### Parameters

action

The action for configuring the execution.