Installing Java Development Kit (JDK)
Installing Java Development Kit (JDK) on Windows:
Step 1: Download JDK for Windows:
Visit the official Oracle website or an authorized distributor.
Choose the appropriate version for Windows and click on the download link.
Run the downloaded installer (usually a .exe file).
Step 2: Run the Installer:
Double-click the downloaded .exe file to run the installation wizard.
Follow the on-screen instructions. You might need administrative privileges to install the JDK.
Step 3: Set Environment Variables:
After installation, set the
JAVA_HOME
environment variable.Right-click on 'This PC' or 'My Computer' and select 'Properties.'
Click on 'Advanced system settings.'
Click 'Environment Variables.'
Under 'System Variables,' click 'New' and add
JAVA_HOME
as the variable name and the JDK installation path as the variable value (e.g.,C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_221
).Find the 'Path' variable in the 'System Variables' section and click 'Edit.' Add
%JAVA_HOME%\bin
at the end of the variable value.
Step 4: Verify Installation:
Open Command Prompt and type
java -version
. It should display the installed Java version to confirm the successful installation.
Installing Java Development Kit (JDK) on MacOS:
Step 1: Download JDK for MacOS:
Visit the official Oracle website or use a package manager like Homebrew.
Download the appropriate .dmg file for MacOS.
Step 2: Run the Installer:
Double-click the downloaded .dmg file to mount the disk image.
Drag the JDK package icon to the Applications folder.
JDK is now installed on your MacOS.
Step 3: Set Environment Variables (Optional):
MacOS usually sets the necessary environment variables automatically, so manual configuration is often not needed.
Step 4: Verify Installation:
Open Terminal and type
java -version
. It should display the installed Java version to confirm the successful installation.
Installing Java Development Kit (JDK) on Linux:
Step 1: Use Package Manager (Example: Ubuntu):
Open Terminal.
Update the package index:
sudo apt update
Install JDK:
sudo apt install default-jdk
Step 2: Set Environment Variables (Optional):
Linux systems often set environment variables automatically after installation.
Step 3: Verify Installation:
Open Terminal and type
java -version
. It should display the installed Java version to confirm the successful installation.
By following these steps, you can install the Java Development Kit (JDK) on Windows, MacOS, and Linux-based systems, allowing you to develop Java applications on your preferred platform.
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