It includes the Java Runtime Environment (JRE), an interpreter/loader (java), a compiler (javac), an archiver (jar), a documentation generator (javadoc) and other tools needed in Java development.ĭownload the Mac OS X 圆4. Install a Java Development Kit ( JDK), which is a software development environment used for developing Java applications and applets. I need to mention that until now I’ve been a user of Windows (XP/7) and Linux (Ubuntu/Mint/Cent OS). At the time of this writing, my MacBook Pro runs on OS X Yosemite Version 10.10.5 JDK This post should be viewed as an enhanced bookmark where I list the tools I had to install so that the MacBook will fulfil its purpose, namely to be used for Java and later for Javascript development. Well, I went to the “dark” side and acquired a MacBook Pro to use it for development when I am not at my PC.
