java setup

hi friends,

Currently im learning Java the programming language so here are few steps so that you can start learning with me.

Things to have when starting to learn Java.

1.You need to install java development kit in your computer i use a Windows 7 so here goes the steps

step1:http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html visit this page and click on Java Platform (JDK) 7u2 to download it.

steps2:jdk-7u2-windows-x64.exe is the file you get.You need to run in simply next or some simple steps to finish installation

step 3:once you do this you need to go to the c drive and locate programme files.you will find the java folder open it you will find a folder called jdk1.7.0_02 open it,then you need to open the bin folder,
Then you need to right click on any file there and click properties and and you need to copy the location for me it is C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_02 copy it.

Now you need to click start and then right click on my computer and click on properties and on the top left hand side you will find the "Advanced System Settings" click on it,now a new window opens up, here you need to click on the button Environment variables and in the window which appears click new and it will ask for variable name:javac
variable valu:C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_02
after you enter the above two things ok it.

Now go http://www.eclipse.org/downloads/ and download Eclipse IDE for Java Developers and install it by unzipping it

Now it will ask for setting up a workspace select a loaction you want to save your files then finish the installation.

Now you should be ready to start java programming by opening the eclipse

(i could have easily missed out a few things if so comment on the post so that i can correct it) and hope this post helps you.

Many Thanks,
Thomas:)