Learn Java from Scratch - A Beginner's Guide - Step 03 - Installing Java – Linux

This video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on installing Java JDK on Linux systems. It begins with instructions on downloading the JDK from the official website, followed by an exploration of different package options available for Linux, including Debian, RPM, and tar.gz files. The tutorial then delves into detailed installation instructions, highlighting the differences between system-wide and user-specific installations. It also covers the necessary commands for executing the installation and verifying the Java and Jshell versions. The video concludes with a summary of the key steps involved in the JDK installation process.

Which package should you choose if you are using a Debian-based Linux system?

• tar.gz file

• RPM package

• Source code

• Debian-specific package

What is a key requirement for installing JDK using RPM packages?

• Java 8 pre-installed

• A specific Linux kernel version

• Root access

• Internet connection

What is the main difference between installing JDK from a tar.gz file and an RPM package?

• tar.gz requires root access, RPM does not

• tar.gz is faster to install than RPM

• tar.gz is for Windows, RPM is for Linux

• tar.gz is for private installations, RPM is for system-wide installations

What command can you use to verify the installed version of Java?

• java -info

• java -version

• java --status

• java --check

After installing JDK, which command can be used to check the installed version of Jshell?

• jshell -version

• jshell -info

• jshell --check

• jshell --status