Java Programming: 1 - Installing the JDK and Eclipse

[AtomicFreshness]

Hey I was wondering, I have being looking into buying a Tablet with Honeycomb android OS, I wanted to know if there is some sort of compiler or app. It would be helpful to now. thank you.

[bnc1998]

when i open eclipse.exe it says a java runtime environment (JRe or java Development kit (JDK) must be avaulabe in order to run eclipse. no java virtual machine was found after searching the following locations:

javaw.exe in your current Path

[CodeMonkeyCharlie]

@bnc1998 Did you install Java and choose custom installation options? If so, it might explain why Eclipse isn't finding your installation. The way to fix this might sound a little complicated.

Assuming you're on Windows, you need to add Java's bin folder to your PATH environment variable. Most people create a JAVA_HOME environment variable that points to Java, then add %JAVA_HOME%/bin to their PATH. Consult Google for details.

This will also allow you to run and compile Java from cmd.

[bnc1998]

@CodeMonkeyCharlie omg dude you are a life saver thx for the help

[MrDylanPwns]

I have JDK downloaded, but now i cant find the shortcut to open it... Any Help?

[CodeMonkeyCharlie]

@MrDylanPwns There is nothing to open with the JDK, it just sets up your system to be able to both run and develop/compile Java programs. Eclipse will point to the JDK and handle it all in the background.

[MrDylanPwns]

@CodeMonkeyCharlie Oh okay, thanks :D time to continue watching tutorials from u :D Subbed :D

[salamoo42]

I subscribed

[rockskullproductions]

you should have way more views

[jackionelliot]

Thanks Charlie :3