Do you want to try out Java? Or you’ve been using it for a while and need to install it again?
Just like other programming languages, you will need some one-time steps to have the required tools locally available.
Let’s first test if you already have these tools and, if not, let’s install them.
- Check your Java installation
How to find out whether Java is already installed and which version you have, using java -version in a terminal on Windows, macOS or Linux.
- Find Another Java Version
Which Java distribution to install? OpenJDK is the source; the runtime you install comes from a distribution. An overview of the free builds you can choose between.
- Install Java on Linux
Install Java on Linux with a Debian package installer, and find the other distributions and versions available for your system.
- Install Java on MacOS
Install Java on macOS with a ready-made installer, for both Intel and Apple silicon Macs.
- Install Java on Windows
Install Java on Windows with an MSI installer, then check the installation from the command prompt.
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