JasperReports operates similarly to a compiler. You create a JRXML file, which defines the instructions that determine where the report places text, puts images, and retrieves data. The Jasper compiler compiles the JRXML file to generate a report.After you have a compiled report, the Jasper engine accesses the data source to pull data for the report. The combination of the data source and a Jasper report enable you to produce a report in PDF, HTML, RTF, and Word.
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