How to Install JDK 8 on a Mac

Are you looking forward to installing Java Development Kit (JDK) 8 on your Mac? Well, you're in luck! Installing JDK 8 is a straightforward process that can be completed with just a few steps. In this article, we will guide you through the installation process of JDK 8 on your Mac.

Pre-requisites

Before you start installing JDK 8, make sure that Homebrew is installed on your Mac. If not already done, test if Homebrew is in your PATH by running the command `echo $PATH`. You can also add Homebrew to your PATH by running the command `eval '$( /opt/homebrew/bin/brew shellenv)'`.

Installing JDK 8

Once you have confirmed that Homebrew is installed and added to your PATH, you can proceed with installing JDK 8. Here are the steps:

1. Install Java using Homebrew by running the command `brew install oracle-jdk@8`.

2. Verify that Java is installed correctly by opening a new terminal window and running the command `java -version`.

That's it! You have successfully installed JDK 8 on your Mac. With this installation, you can now start developing Java applications using the latest version of the JDK.

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