How to Download the Java 6 Software Development Kit

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Before you can compile a single line of Java code, you will first need to download the Java SE Development Kit (JDK). The latest version is called JDK 6 Update 3. It has graphical user interface (GUI ) development improvements, so if you are just starting with Java or you want to get your hands on the latest release, then Java SE 6 is what you need.

To download JDK 6, visit the Sun Java SE Download site.