# [GraalVM](https://www.graalvm.org/) Native Executable Example for [bld](https://rife2.com/bld) Be sure to have the GraalVM `native-image` utility in your path, or set its location in the build file. ## Compile the application ```console ./bld compile ``` ## Create a Java archive ```console ./bld jar ``` ## Create the native application ```console ./bld native-exec ``` ## Combine the commands ```console ./bld compile jar native-exec ``` ## Launch the application ```console ./hello ``` ## Native Image Options The options documentation can be found at: * https://www.graalvm.org/22.0/reference-manual/native-image/Options/