Installing Java on Mac: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you a developer looking to install Java on your Mac? Look no further! In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Java on your Mac OS.

Downloading and Installing Java

The first step in installing Java on your Mac is to download the JDK (Java Development Kit) from the official Oracle website. Once downloaded, extract it to a directory of your choice.

Verifying the Installation

After installation, you may encounter an alert message warning that the developer cannot be verified. This is because MacOS cannot verify that the app is free from malware. However, this does not affect the functionality of Java on your Mac.

To verify the installation, open the Terminal and run the `java -version` command. This will display the version of Java installed on your system.

Setting Environment Variables

Once you have verified the installation, it's time to set up environment variables. Open the `bash_profile` file in a text editor and add the following entries at the end:

```bash

JAVA_HOME='/Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/jdk-13.0.1.jdk/Contents/Home'

```

Then, run the `source` command or restart your Terminal to apply these changes.

Adding Java to Your PATH

Next, you need to add Java to your system's PATH. You can do this by running the following command in your Terminal:

```bash

$ sudo mv jdk-13.0.1.jdk /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/

```

This will move the JDK installation directory to a location that is easily accessible.

That's it! With these simple steps, you have successfully installed Java on your Mac OS. You can now use Java for development purposes and also install Maven, which is a popular build and project dependency management tool for Java-based applications.

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