JDK is an abbreviation for Java Development Kit (JDK). The JDK is a package that contains the Java Virtual Machine, programming tools, and several sample applications. The JDK is necessary to develop and run Java programs.

If you're developing an application in Java, the JDK is a must-have tool. While there are other tools you can use, the JDK is considered the official development kit for Java. The Java Development Kit includes everything you need to compile code, run your applications and debug any issues that might come up during development. It also includes a compiler, debugger and a rich set of APIs.

To install the JDK on Windows, follow this procedure:

  1. From the Start menu, choose Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs.
  2. Click Change or Remove Programs and select the Change/Remove button next to Java Development Kit (JDK).
  3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

The JDK is primarily intended for software developers who create applications using the Java programming language. It includes development tools as well as libraries and APIs. The tools enable developers to create applications that make use of various other Java platform capabilities, such as networking or data storage.

There are two versions of the JDK each named after a tree: the J2SE version, abbreviated as "Java 2 Platform Standard Edition" (or simply "Java SE"), and the J2EE version, commonly referred to as "Java 2 Platform Enterprise Edition". The J2EE contains additional APIs that are specific to server-based computing. In addition to these two platforms, there are also several specialised versions of JDK with additional APIs from Sun Microsystems that are designed for use in embedded systems development.

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@AnshuDivakar posted 2 years ago

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