Java is a very extensively used programming language. In this article, we explain how you can run Java programs from the Command Prompt.

Get a hands-on look at Java preview features, such as the JDK 13 text blocks, with this video tutorial that lays out how to run and compile to proper code in five easy steps.

They all work together to let developers build and run Java programs. I’ve previously introduced the JDK and JVM.

This post explains how to install Java or check which version is running on your machine. Install on any OS, and learn about the JDK.