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Your First Steps in Java

This section shows you how you can set up Java on your machine, write your first program, and run it in an editor or from the command line.

  1. Your first Java code

    Set up Java, write your first program, and run it in an editor or from the command line.

  2. Using IDEs

    Use an IDE to write and run your first Java application.

  3. Java Platform Evolution

    Java has come a long ways since Java 8. Let's go over some of this evolution.

  4. Using JDK Preview Features

    How to compile and execute the preview features available in the JDK.