Setup

Install JDK on Windows

  1. Download the installer from https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/downloads/
    • Version: 17 or 21
    • You might need to login to proceed with the download. If you do not have one, create a new account using your personal email address.
  2. Running the JDK installer.
    • You must have an administrator privileges to install the JDK on your computer. If you do not have, please check with your IT.
    • Start the installation process by double-clicking the installer’s file.
    • Follow the instructions provided by the Installation wizard.
    • After the installation is complete, delete the downloaded file to recover the disk space.

Install Eclipse IDE on Windows

  1. Download the installer from https://www.eclipse.org/downloads/
  2. Run the Eclipse installer.
  3. Select “Eclipse IDE for Enterprise Java and Web Developers”
  1. Accept the default configurations and click “Install”. Wait until installation has completed.
  2. Click “Launch” to start Eclipse.
  3. Choose a location for your workspace or just accept the default setting. Click “Launch”.
  4. Close the Welcome page to open the workspace.

Configure Eclipse to use installed JDK as the default runtime environment

  1. From the top bar, select Window -> Preferences -> Java -> Installed JREs, then click on Add…
  1. Keep Standard VM selected, then click on “Next >”
  2. Browse and select your JDK installation folder by clicking on “Directory”, then click on “Finish”.
  3. Click on “Apply and Close”.


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