Chapter 3
Software Packages to Install
3.1 What to Install
For the purposes of this book, you need to install Java Development Kit (JDK) and an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) such as Visual Studio Code on your computer.
All the instructions you need regarding how to set up JDK and Visual Studio Code, on either Windows or Linux are maintained on my website at the following addresses. This gives me the flexibility to review them frequently and keep them up-to-date.
https://tinyurl.com/mvsa5mzn
https://www.bouraspage.com/java-setup-write-execute-debug
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If you find any inconsistencies, please let me know, and I will update the instructions as soon as possible. To report issues, visit one of the following addresses:
https://tinyurl.com/28nwh2nf
https://www.bouraspage.com/report-errata
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Currently, all you need is to install JDK and an IDE. Instructions on my website regarding how to write, execute, and debug a Java program are unnecessary at this stage. You will require these instructions when you reach Chapter 9.