: The industry-standard modding API that allows for plugin support.
The "SNAPSHOT" designation in the filename indicates that this is a rather than a final, stable release. In the world of Java development (which Minecraft uses), a snapshot is a version that is frequently updated with the latest code changes. Carbon-Server-1.8.8-R0.1-SNAPSHOT.jar
: Upon the first run, it generates configuration files ( spigot.yml , paper.yml , and sometimes carbon.yml ) where administrators can fine-tune performance settings. : The industry-standard modding API that allows for
: The base game version, widely considered the standard for PvP (Player vs. Player) communities due to its combat mechanics. : Upon the first run, it generates configuration
: The .jar format is the executable package that contains the server code and is run using a Java Runtime Environment (JRE). Running and Maintaining Carbon
: Carbon often includes "asynchronous" processing for tasks that normally slow down the main server thread, such as player movement or certain types of entity AI.