The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is what you get when you download Java software. Java technology allows you to work and play in a secure computing environment.

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The JRE creates the JVM and ensures dependencies are available to your Java programs. It plays a vital role in devops and cloud configurations.

The Java Runtime Environment (JRE), also known as Java Runtime, is part of the Java Development Kit (JDK), a software development environment for writing Java applications.