Chapter 2. The Java Programming Environment
In this chapter
• 2.1 Installing the Java Development Kit
• 2.2 Using the Command-Line Tools
• 2.3 Using an Integrated Development Environment
In this chapter, you will learn how to install the Java Development Kit (JDK) and how to compile and run various types of programs: console programs, graphical applications, and applets. You can run the JDK tools by typing commands in a terminal window. However, many programmers prefer the comfort of an integrated development environment. You will learn how to use a freely available development environment to compile and run Java programs. Although easier to learn, integrated development ...
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