How to Set JAVA_HOME Path in Mac

This video tutorial guides users through setting up the Java home path on Mac OS. It covers opening the terminal, editing the bash profile using vim, saving changes, and updating the profile with the source command. The tutorial also includes steps to verify the setup and troubleshoot any issues. A Word document with step-by-step instructions is provided for download.

What is the first step to set up Java Home on Mac OS?

• Download Java

• Open the terminal

• Edit the system preferences

• Restart the computer

Which command is used to open the bash profile for editing?

• edit bash_profile

• open bash_profile

• vim bash_profile

• nano bash_profile

What mode must the bash profile be in to allow typing?

• Normal mode

• Visual mode

• Insert mode

• Command mode

How do you save and exit the bash profile after editing?

• Type save and exit

• Press Ctrl + S and then Ctrl + Q

• Type :wq and press Enter

• Click Save and Close

Which command is used to apply the changes made to the bash profile?

• apply bash_profile

• refresh bash_profile

• update bash_profile

• source bash_profile

What command can you use to verify if Java Home is set correctly?

• verify Java Home

• print Java Home

• echo $JAVA_HOME

• check Java Home

What should you do if the echo command returns an empty result for Java Home?

• Recheck the bash profile instructions

• Restart the computer

• Ignore the result

• Reinstall Java