How to Install and Configure JDK - Java Development Kit Step By Step Guideline

Java Development Kit - JDK

Dear Students, In this Tutorial we will Learn How to install and configure JDK (Java Development Kit) in Step by Step Guideline. Moreover we will also discuss How to write Java programs in Notepad. We are here to facilitate your learning, so read the complete article. The Java Development Kit (JDK) is not optional for Java developers. It is absolutely mandatory. You can read all the step by Step Guideline followed by screenshots to help you in Installation and Configuration of Java Development Kit (JDK)

Java Development Kit - JDK Installation and Configuration

Step by Step Guideline for Java Development Kit - JDK Installation and Configuration

Step 1:

Download latest version of JDK |  Download

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Step 2:

Run JDK setup file, a window will prompt.

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Now : Hit next to start installation…

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Now : Click Next...

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Step 3 :

Now go to start menu -> run and execute cmd (command prompt).

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Now : Go to bin directory (folder) of JDK.

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Step 4 :

Go to control panel and run System.

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Note : Alternate method is right click My Computer and hit properties..

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Now : A new window will prompt. Select advance tab and hit environment variables.

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Now : Another window will prompt

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Now : Another window will prompt.

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Step 5 :

Copy the path of bin directory under JDK installation directory

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Step 6 :

Paste copied path at end of variable value field. Remember prefix ; sign before pasting the copied path.

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Now: Click Ok and You are Done.

How to write Java programs in Notepad

Now You can easily write Java programs in Notepad. To write Java Programs in Notepad the following steps are involved:

• Open Notepad
• Write Java code
• Click on "File" menu
• Select "Save as" option
• Then write your filename with .java. For example, your file name is "HelloWorldApp". So you have to write it as "HelloWorldApp.java".

Please Note : File Name with java extension must be enclosed in double quotes.