< Creating Java Programs On Your Home Windows PC
 

1) First Install the Java Software Dev. Kit for Windows (Version 6 Update 6)
 by [clicking here]  then click run.
(Remember where path is -> where it gets installed -- you will need to set this in jcreator)
(takes a while to run -> path should be: c:\jdk1.6.0_06)

2) Development Environment Options for Windows


 Option 1) Load the JCreator Dev. Env. (editor & compiler) by clicking here: 
JCreator Download for Windows
(Click Run to Install)

When opening jcreator for the first time.. set path of sdk (from above) by:
 

  1. Click Configure > Options.

  2. In the tree, select JDK Profiles.

  3. Click the New button.

  4. Browse to the root directory of the JDK installation. For example, c:\jdk1.6.0_06 (From Above)

  5. On the Profile Settings dialog box, check to see if the Name field contains the version of the selected JDK directory.

    Option 2) JGrasp Development Environment for Windows
     Here is a link for JGrasp Java Integrated Development Environment for Windows.  [Click Here]

    Option 3) DrJava Development Environment for Windows
     Here is a link for DrJava Integrated Development Environment for Windows.  [Click Here]