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java --version You should see something like:

Java remains one of the most popular programming languages in the world. Whether you're diving into Android development, Spring Boot, or just starting your coding journey, the first real step is installing the Java Development Kit (JDK) .

Have questions or run into a weird error? Drop a comment below or check out the Eclipse Adoptium community forums. installing java jdk

openjdk 17.0.9 2023-10-17 OpenJDK Runtime Environment Temurin-17.0.9+9 OpenJDK 64-Bit Server VM Temurin-17.0.9+9 Then check the compiler:

| Vendor | Best For | |--------|-----------| | | Enterprise, long-term support (LTS) | | OpenJDK | Open-source purists | | Amazon Corretto | AWS users, free LTS | | Eclipse Adoptium (Eclipse Temurin) | General development (my recommendation) | java --version You should see something like: Java

javac HelloWorld.java # creates HelloWorld.class java HelloWorld # runs the program Expected output:

For other distros (Fedora, Arch, etc.), use your package manager ( dnf , pacman , etc.) to install openjdk . Open a terminal (Command Prompt on Windows, Terminal on Mac/Linux) and run: Drop a comment below or check out the

javac --version If you see version numbers for both, congratulations — you're ready to write Java! Create a file called HelloWorld.java :