Introduction
Before starting with Maven or Spring Boot, we need to set up the basic development environment. This includes installing Java (JDK) and Apache Maven.
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☕ Step 1: Install Java (JDK)
Java is required to compile and run Java applications.
Download Java
Install Java 17 (LTS) (recommended). You can choose OpenJDK / Temurin or Oracle JDK.
Java JDK 17 download link: Sign in to Oracle India and download it.
Windows Installation
- Download the
.exeinstaller - Run the installer and follow the steps
- Note the installation path (example):
Set JAVA_HOME
Windows:
- Create a system variable:
JAVA_HOME = C:Program FilesJavajdk-17
- Add to Path:
%JAVA_HOME%bin
Verify Java Installation
java -version
javac -version
📦 Step 2: Install Apache Maven
Download Apache Maven 3.9.x (Binary zip) from official site
Apache Maven Download Link
Windows Installation
1 Extract the zip file Example:
C:Program FilesApachemaven
2 Folder structure should include:
bin
conf
lib
Set MAVEN_HOME
Windows
- Create system variable:
MAVEN_HOME = C:Program FilesApachemaven
- Add to Path:
%MAVEN_HOME%bin
Verify Maven Installation
mvn -version
Expected output:
Apache Maven 3.9.x
Java version: 17
⚠️ Common Installation Issues
| Issue | Fix |
|---|---|
java not recognized |
Check JAVA_HOME |
mvn not recognized |
Check MAVEN_HOME |
| Wrong Java version | Restart terminal / IDE |
✅ Conclusion
After completing these installation steps:
-Java is ready to compile code
-Maven is ready to build projects
-You can now create and run Maven-based Java applications
🚀 What’s Next?
Now that the development environment is ready with Java and Maven, the next steps focus on building a strong foundation before moving into Spring Boot.
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