What is a JDK?

The Java SE Development Kit, or JDK, is an extended subset of tools that allow for developing applications for the Java programming language.

The installation process is very straight forward:

  1. Navigate to the Java SE Downloads page
  2. Choose the JDK Download:
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  3. Agree to terms and download the Mac OS X version
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  4. Open the dmg file and run the installation accepting all defaults
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Known installation issues

There are currently no reported issues. If you are having one, please report it in the Treehouse forum.

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