title: how to include jar files in my eclipse project
body: <p>I'm  new to android and java.  I downloaded the GSON library for use in my android project which exists in Eclipse.  I lookup instructions on how to use the jar file in my project and it says...
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   You can use a third party JAR in your application by adding it to your Eclipse project as follows:</p>
  
  <pre><code>In the Package Explorer panel, right-click on your project and select Properties.
  Select Java Build Path, then the tab Libraries.
  Press the Add External JARs... button and select the JAR file. 
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  <p>Alternatively, if you want to include third party JARs with your package, create a new directory for them within your project and select Add Library... instead.</p>
  
  <p>It is not necessary to put external JARs in the assets folder
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  <p>I'm afraid that I don't know the difference between "using a 3rd party jar in my project" and "include third party jars with my package."  I want to be able to use the GSON methods in my Android phone application and, of course, have the capability deployed in my .apk.</p>
  
  <p>So, Which do I want to do?
  Thanks, Gary</p>