An IDE
A Browser
1. Install Java:
https://www.java.com/en/download/
Windows should use the online installation need help?
2. Install the JDK 8 (Java Developer Kit 1.8):
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk8-downloads-2133151.html
**Help Installing the JDK can be found on the next slide**
Windows (video): Watch and follow video Install JDK on Windows
Windows (guide): Install JDK on Windows:
https://docs.oracle.com/javase/8/docs/technotes/guides/install/windows_jdk_install.html#A1097936
Mac OS X (video): Watch and follow video: Install JDK on Mac OS X
Mac OS X (guide): Install JDK on Mac OS X: https://docs.oracle.com/javase/8/docs/technotes/guides/install/mac_jdk.html#CHDBADCG
The Java Developer Kit (JDK) is the development environment for Java. It packages together the Java Runtime Environment (JRE), an interpreter (java), and a compiler (javac) among other useful tools.
We'll experience all of these things in more depth further down the road!
3. Go to: https://www.eclipse.org/downloads/
Note: this step can be completed later with instructor assistance
Follow this guide on installing Spring Boot for Java 8: https://docs.spring.io/spring-boot/docs/current/reference/html/getting-started.html
If you do not have a GitHub account, let's create one now at https://github.com/
You will have to verify your email address to complete the sign-up process. You can then change your username to something other than your email address. **Please use firstname lastname format if possible**
Next, watch this video to get a head start on how to use GitHub. You will be utilizing GitHub often in and outside of class!
If you do not have a HackerRank account, let's create one. https://www.hackerrank.com
You will have to verify your email address to complete the sign-up process. You can then change your username to something other than your email address. **Please use firstname lastname format if possible**