Java Tutorial

Java Get Started

Download the JDK from Oracle's website or use your package manager (e.g., apt, Homebrew). Follow the installer instructions to complete installation.

After installation, verify by running java -version in your terminal to ensure the correct version is active.

Set JAVA_HOME to the JDK installation path and add the JDK bin directory to your PATH environment variable.

On Windows, set environment variables via System Settings; on Unix-based systems, export in your shell profile to make changes persistent.

Install Java plugins or set the project SDK to your JDK path. Enable auto-build and configure code style formatting.

Each IDE offers unique features like code completion, debugging tools, and project templates—choose the one that aligns with your workflow.

Customize your IDE by installing linters and formatter plugins to maintain consistent code style across projects.

Now that your environment is set up, proceed to the next chapter to write and run your first Java program!