Getting started with Java!

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Java is a programming language and computing platform first released by Sun Microsystems in 1995. It is the underlying technology that powers state-of-the-art programs including utilities, games, and business applications. Java runs on more than 850 million personal computers worldwide, and on billions of devices worldwide, including mobile and TV devices.

Click me to download JDK.
Installing JDK in simple terms gives you a Java Compiler.

Got a error? Refer to the FAQ.
Open start menu and search CMD.(Command prompt). Open it up.
Type in "javac"(Press Enter) and you should see lots of options.
This means you have installed correctly.
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FAQ
Q:
javac not recognized as an internal or external command
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You will need to locate your Java BIN Folder. Most of them should be at:
Your main hard drive-Progam Files-Java-JDK folder-Bin.
Example:
Code:
C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_24\bin
After this, you will need to set up the environmental variables.
Click the start menu and right click computer and choose properties.
Click Advanced System Settings at the top left.(A box should pop up)
Choose Environmental Settings at bottom right.
Click New..
Variable Name: Path
Variable Value: (Your BIN folder that we found earlier path.)
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Your first program in Java! "Hello World"! Click ME!
 
I know this is a MASSIVE grave dig, But nobody will help me with the problem..

I'm literally starting to code Java today and i'm getting this issue when i tried to compile what i did, It was basically a simple "Hello world" script.

I got this :

 
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