java: use dedicated folder for storing libraries?

Question

i'm using netbeans and When i create a new Java Web >> Web Application there is an option to use dedicated folder for storing libraries

I'm wondering what's the difference if i check/uncheck it?

Answer 1

If you check the box then all your libs will be copied onto that folder (for the project) instead of just referencing them from your file system. This can be useful if you're gonna import your project in a repository. However the size of the folder will increase greatly. I don't recommend using this option unless there's no practical way of sending those libs to your collaborators.