Summary
In this chapter, we have learned a little about Java’s history, how it is licensed, and why there are so many distributions and versions of Java. You now understand Java as a development tool and know how to select a Java distribution and version. We saw how we could install Java on our computers regardless of the OS. In Chapter 12, BigDecimal and Unit Testing, we will also examine how to install Java in a Docker container. We wrapped up the chapter with a look at nine Java tools that come with the JDK; we will see them again in later chapters. We will learn more about these tools in those chapters.
In Chapter 2, Code, Compile, and Execute, we will learn how we write, compile, link, and execute Java programs. Coding with a plain text editor, jshell, and with an integrated development environment (IDE) will be our focus.
