What is the method for installing and configuring the J…
To install and configure the Java compiler, you can follow these steps:
- Download the Java Development Kit (JDK) by visiting the Oracle official website and selecting the appropriate version for your operating system and computer architecture (32-bit or 64-bit). Make sure to choose a compatible version.
- Install JDK: Run the JDK installation program and follow the prompts. By default, JDK will be installed in the directory you choose.
- To set up environment variables: In Windows operating system, open Control Panel, then go to “System”> “Advanced system settings”> “Environment Variables”. In the “System Variables” section, find the variable named “PATH” and add the Java installation directory to its value (e.g. C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-11.0.11\bin). This will allow you to run the Java compiler in the command prompt.
- Verify the installation: Open a command prompt window and run the following command to verify if the Java compiler is properly installed and configured:
- What is the version of javac?
- If everything is working correctly, you will see the version information of the Java compiler.
Now that you have successfully installed and configured the Java compiler, you can write Java code using any text editor and compile it into an executable Java program using the javac command in the command prompt window.