How to allow desktop applications to invoke methods on a Java application on the same machine -

so i'd able allow other applications residing on same machine call java application.

the call either launch app if not running , invoke method or invoke method.

ideally communication should language independent calling application written in language.

has done before , can suggest things explore/avoid?

thanks

i'd use tcp , make application daemon. if want application easy other platforms integrate with, should use text based protocol define suit needs.

and avoid xml if don't need transport complex structures. (i'd go json if need more complex data transfer).

if new socket programming, might help:

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