| Package | Description | 
|---|---|
| javax.script | 
 The scripting API consists of interfaces and classes that define
Java TM Scripting Engines and provides
a framework for their use in Java applications. 
 | 
| Modifier and Type | Method and Description | 
|---|---|
CompiledScript | 
Compilable.compile(Reader script)
Compiles the script (source read from  
Reader) for
 later execution. | 
CompiledScript | 
Compilable.compile(String script)
Compiles the script (source represented as a  
String) for
 later execution. | 
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