Question
What are the steps to install NetBeans IDE alongside JDK 10?
Answer
Installing NetBeans with JDK 10 involves downloading both the JDK and the NetBeans IDE, then configuring NetBeans to recognize the JDK. This guide provides a clear, step-by-step walkthrough to make the process straightforward.
// Set the JAVA_HOME environment variable (Windows)
set JAVA_HOME=C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-10
set PATH=%JAVA_HOME%\bin;%PATH%
// Set the JAVA_HOME environment variable (Linux/Mac)
export JAVA_HOME=/usr/lib/jvm/jdk-10
export PATH=$JAVA_HOME/bin:$PATH
Solutions
- Download JDK 10 from the official Oracle website or an OpenJDK distribution.
- Install JDK 10 by running the downloaded installer and following the prompts.
- Download the NetBeans IDE from the official Apache NetBeans website.
- Run the NetBeans installer and follow the instructions, ensuring that you select JDK 10 as the Java platform during installation.
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Forgetting to set the JAVA_HOME environment variable after installing JDK 10.
Solution: Make sure to set the JAVA_HOME variable so that NetBeans can locate your JDK installation.
Mistake: Selecting an incorrect or incompatible JDK version during NetBeans installation.
Solution: Always ensure you select JDK 10 when setting up NetBeans to guarantee compatibility.
Helpers
- NetBeans installation
- Install NetBeans with JDK 10
- NetBeans and JDK 10 setup
- JDK 10 configuration
- Java IDE installation
