Installing Java 17
This section will explain what Java 17 is and guide you through the installation of the kit on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Java 17 is a Java Development Kit (JDK) required for building applications and components using the Java programming language. It is the latest long-term support (LTS) release, meaning that the vendor (Oracle) will support the version for a long time, including the patching of security issues.
Windows installation
Execute the following steps to install Java 17 on Windows:
- Go to https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/downloads/#jdk17-windows:
Figure 2.2 – Java 17 installer
- Select the installer base on your operating system and download it by clicking the link.
After successful download, open the installer and it will prompt you with a step-by-step installation that you can follow.
Figure 2.3 – Java 17 installation setup
- Click Next,...