Lesson:

Installation
Installation Guide
Content
Downloading and Installing JDK
Downloading and Installing IntelliJ Idea IDE
Wondering why do you need these ? Here are the answers, you have been looking for !

Q- What is JDK ?

Java Development Kit (JDK) is a software development environment that offers a collection of tools and
libraries that are essential for developing Java programs/ application.In simple words, JDK is required to
convert the source code (java code) into a format that the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) can execute.

Q-What is an IDE ?

An integrated development environment (IDE) is a software application that helps programmers develop
software code efficiently.Just as writers use text editors and accountants use spreadsheets, software
developers use IDEs to make their job easier.

Q- What is IntelliJ Idea ?

It is one of the most powerful and widely accepted Integrated Development Environments (IDE) for Java. It has
been developed by JetBrains and is available as community and ultimate edition. In simple terms, it enables
rapid development, helps in improving code quality and overall Java coding experience.

Now that we have understood the need of each of these softwares, let us start the installation process.

For Windows
Click the link to download JDK or you may also go to this website and download the latest version of java

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Steps for installing IntelliJ Idea
Click on the link , it will redirect you to the jetbrain website. Download the latest version of IntelliJ idea from
Community section.

2. Keep pressing ‘next’ without changing any of the default settings and you will land on this screen.

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3. Check the options as shown in the image and proceed with ‘Next’ button.

4. To complete the installation, reboot/restart your system.

When you open IntelliJ from the icon, this screen will appear.

Congratulations ! You may now proceed with your first project.

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For MacOS
Click the link to download JDK for M1 Macs or you may also visit this website and download the latest version
of java.
For Macs with M1 processors and newer M2 versions download the ARM 64 DMG Installer only.

3. Click the link to download JDK for Intel Macs or go to this website and download the latest version of java.

4. For Macs with Intel processors download the x64 DMG Installer only.

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Steps for installing IntelliJ Idea
5. Click on the link ,it will redirect you to the jetbrain website. Download the latest version of IntelliJ idea from

Community section.

6. Click on the arrow and select the Apple Silicon version (for M1 Macs ) or select the Intel version (for Intel

Macs).

7. When you open IntelliJ from the icon, this screen will appear.

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Congratulations ! You may now proceed with your first project.

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