The Java JDK (Java Development Kit) is a software development environment that creates Java applications.

Oracle released a new version of the Java Development Kit, JDK 7 Update 40, with new performance and security enhancements.

The JDK is the development platform for building Java applications. Learn about different JDK versions, then install a JDK in your development environment and use it to compile a Java program.

How to install Eclipse on Windows To use Eclipse for Java programming, you need to first install Java Development Kit (JDK). Read "How to Install JDK for Windows".