Chromebooks are becoming increasingly popular due to their simplicity and affordability. While they are typically associated with web-based applications, Chromebooks can also be used for software development tasks, such as running Java applications.
Installing the Java Development Kit (JDK) on a Chromebook is straightforward if you follow the right steps. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of installing the default Java JDK on a Chromebook.
How to Install Java JDK on a Chromebook
Java is a powerful programming language and runtime environment that operates across a wide variety of hardware platforms, including Chromebooks. If you’re a developer or someone who needs Java for a specific project, following this step-by-step process will help you get started efficiently.
1. Setup Linux on Chromebook
To install Java JDK on your Chromebook, you need to enable the Linux Development Environment. If you’re not sure how to do that, we’ve got you covered.
Just follow the steps below:
1. Open Settings on Chromebook.
2. Click on the About ChromeOS option.
3. Scroll down to the Developers section, and you will find an option to enable the Linux Development Environment on your Chromebook. To activate this feature, simply click the Set up button.
4. On the setup Linux Development Environment window, click the Next button to continue.
5. Create your username and select the disk size. Then, click the Install button.
2. Install Java JDK
Once the Linux installation is complete, you can run Linux applications and development tools on your Chromebook.
Here’s how you can install Java JDK on a Chromebook:
1. Click on the App Launcher icon.
2. Open the Terminal application.
3. Select the Penguin option to open the Terminal interface.
4. Update the Linux container to ensure your system has the latest package information. To update it run the following command and hit the enter key:
sudo apt update
5. Now you have to upgrade the packages. To do so, run the following command:
sudo apt upgrade
6. When prompted, ‘Do you want to continue?’ type y and hit Enter to confirm. Wait for the process to complete.
7. Finally, run this command and press the Enter key.
sudo apt install default-jdk -y
8. Once the installation is complete, verify it by checking the Java version by running the below command:
java --version
You should now see the Java JDK version, the build number for the runtime environment, and the 64-bit server VM build number.
You’ve successfully installed Java JDK on your Chromebook. Whether you’re creating apps, running Java-based tools, or just getting started with programming, you’re all set to dive in.
