Java Setup

For Java software download and installation follow the following steps:

• Go to the website http://java.com by typing this in the address bar of your web browser. It will take you to the screen below:

• Click on the FREE JAVA DOWNLOAD button. It will take you to this screen:

• Click on the AGREE AND START FREE DOWNLOAD button. When your Java download is complete, you have to close all your browsers and reload them to enable the Java installation.

• Run the downloaded file, and you will get the screen below. Just click the INSTALL button.

Next

• Go to the website www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads , It will take you to the screen below:

• The next page will ask you to choose the version of the Java SE Development Kit you want to download. Make sure you know exactly what operating system you have in your computer or laptop before you start downloading.

• To check the version of your operating system, you can go to the SYSTEMS or PC INFO settings of your computer/laptop.

• Open the downloaded program to complete the installation of your Jave SE Development Kit. Ensure that you read and follow the steps carefully.

• Successfully Installed.

Below are some of the most popular Java IDEs that can be downloaded online for free (their features may vary but still the language remains exactly the same):

Eclipse (www.eclipse.org)

Regarded as one of the most popular and best-looking interfaces because of its interactive design and navigation features. Eclipse is characterized as a user-friendly and open source software.

NetBeans (https://netbeans.org)

Just like the previous program, this open-source IDE is one of the most recommended Java programming environments for beginners. It is also fast and powerful that can support all Java platforms from Standard Edition (SE) to FX.

BlueJ (http://bluej.org/)

BlueJ is described to have the simplest IDE interface and specifically designed to help a novice user understand the fundamental concepts of Java programming.

DrJava (www.drjava.org)

DrJava was also designed for amateur programmers who want a simple interface. Despite its simplicity, it is still powerful enough for proficient Java programmers.

Java Development Kit (JDK)

The Java Development Kit is a tool that acts as both a compiler and an interpreter.

The latest JDK version can be downloaded from Oracle’s website – www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html. Ensure that you download the appropriate version for your computer. If you are using a 32-bit operating system, then download the matching file name affixed with x86. Otherwise, if it is a 64-bit operating system, then download the one with x64.