IDE Installation
An Integrated Development Environment (IDE) provides tools to help you write, debug, and run your Java code efficiently.
Recommended IDEs
Section titled “Recommended IDEs”IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition
Section titled “IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition”
- Free and open-source
- Known for intelligent code assistance and robust refactoring tools
- Download from JetBrains website
Installation
Section titled “Installation”- Download the installer from the JetBrains website
- Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions
- Select the appropriate JDK during setup (or install one if needed)
- Launch IntelliJ and configure initial settings
Visual Studio Code
Section titled “Visual Studio Code”
- Lightweight editor with Java extensions
- Install the following extensions:
- Extension Pack for Java
- Maven for Java
- Debugger for Java
- Download from Visual Studio Code website
Installation
Section titled “Installation”- Download and install VS Code
- Launch VS Code and navigate to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X)
- Search for and install the Java Extension Pack
- Configure Java settings as needed
Online Java Compiler
Section titled “Online Java Compiler”
You can quickly write, run, and test Java code without installing anything locally by using an online Java compiler. This is useful for experimenting with code snippets or practicing problems on the go.