macOS

The following are the steps to install JDK in macOS:

  1. Download the dmg file for your macOS.
  2. Double-click on the dmg file to run it.
  3. Double-click on the PKG icon to launch the installation.
  4. Follow the installation instructions. Enter your system credentials if asked.
  5. Verify that the Java version from Terminal:
$ java -version
java version "1.8.0_144"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.8.0_144-b01)
Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 25.144-b01, mixed mode)

Congratulations! Java is up and running! The next thing we are going to do is set up our IDE.