either the name of the desired compiler, or the
 full classname of the compiler's adapter.</dd><dd><code>task</code> - a task to log through.</dd>
<dt><span class="strong">Returns:</span></dt><dd>the compiler</dd>
<dt><span class="strong">Throws:</span></dt>
<dd><code><a href="../../../../../../../../org/apache/tools/ant/BuildException.html" title="class in org.apache.tools.ant">BuildException</a></code> - if the compiler type could not be resolved into
 a compiler adapter.</dd></dl>
</li>
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