Installing the JSP Environment

Most readers probably have a Java SDK installed on their machines already. This section is for those who still need to install it or who are relatively new to Java.

The Java Software Development Kit (SDK)

The Java SDK is a development kit necessary for writing any Java programs. Made by Sun's JavaSoft division, it contains everything a Java developer needs. This includes software and tools for compiling, debugging, and running applications written using the Java programming language. More specifically, it includes the most common class files, a compiler, a debugger, and a Java Virtual Machine (JVM). If your machine doesn't already have the Java SDK, you can download it along with the documentation from http://java.sun.com/j2se/ ...

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