In my other tutorials, I have included code examples without much explanation as to what each piece of code is or why it is formatted the way that it is. Here, I'm going to explain the structure of a Java program so that you can better understand any code examples that I provide. Below is … Continue reading The Structure of a Java Program
We're now ready to make our first Java Program! If you have never been exposed to programming before, I think you'll find it a relief to see how easy it is to make a simple program and start creating useful applications. Hello World Let's start by creating a new Java Project: Select 'Create New Project' … Continue reading Your First Java Program
Download the Installer Visit the IntelliJ Download Page to begin the download process. Under the Community section, click Download. Run the executable file once it has downloaded to begin the installation wizard. Installation Click Next Choose the Installation Directory. Click Next. Check 64-bit launcher if using a 64-bit architecture. Check .java file association so that … Continue reading How to Install IntelliJ IDEA
JRE vs. JDK When downloading Java, many people have trouble knowing if they should download the JRE (Java Runtime Environment) or the JDK (Java Development Kit). The JRE is used when you simply want to run a program that uses Java. The JDK is used for any java development purposes. In this series, we will … Continue reading How to Install Java 1.8
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