Installing Java

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We are going to be installing Java on a user interface called Visual Studio Code. Visual Studio Code is a free, open-source code editor developed by Microsoft. It is available on Windows, Mac, and Linux and supports a multitude of programming languages including Java, Python, and C++, and provides extensions for additional languages. 

You can install Visual Studio Code on Mac, Windows, or Linux with this link

Here are the steps to set up Java on Visual Studio Code:

             1. Open Command Prompt

             2. Enter the command java -version

                     a. If JDK is installed, it will display the version

             3. Enter the command javac -version

                     a. If Java Compiler is installed, it will display the version 

                         (If JDK and Compiler are installed, you are good to go)

             4. Install the Java Development Kit(JDK):

                     a. Use this link for Windows or Mac

                     b. Use this link for Linux

             5. Install the Visual Studio Code Java extension pack