"#1 Install the JDK" No developer should install JDK, it's a mess, madness and risk for crapware. Just use the JDK zip/tar.gz for that one specific project. E

"#1 Install the JDK" No developer should install JDK, it's a mess, madness and risk for crapware. Just use the JDK zip/tar.gz for that one specific project. Even for distributing java apps I find it much easier to bundle JRE with the app and never ask for the devop or end user install it separately. The license for bundling is quite permissive [1] and bundling can be also used for os x apps [2]. [1] http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/jre-8-readme-2095710.html http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/jre-8-readme-2... [2] https://docs.oracle.com/javase/jp/8/technotes/guides/jweb/packagingAppsForMac.html https://docs.oracle.com/javase/jp/8/technotes/guides/jweb/pa...