Getting Started with Java/Eclipse

Establishing a JAVA and Eclipse IDE Environment

Step 1 - Download JDK 5.0 Update 12 The Java SE Development Kit (JDK) includes: the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) command-line development tools, such as compilers and debuggers, that are necessary or useful for developing applets and applications Click here to download select JDK 5.0 Update 12 Notes: To run the command-line (MS-DOS) interface sect Start->Accessories->Command Line. The Java JDK MS-DOS Path must be updated. Click here for instructions.

Step 2 - Download Eclipse IDE (Integration Development Environment) The Eclipse Platform, Java Development Tools, and Plug-in Development Environment, including source and both user and programmer documentation. Find out more... Eclipse Classic - Windows (140 MB) Note: After extraction to a directory of your choice, execute the eclipse.exe files to run Eclipse.

The Programmer Links page has tutorials and documentation links.

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