Installing the JDK
Since NetBeans is written in Java,
before it can run on your computer you must install the Java Development
Kit (JDK).
Get the JDK from the
Oracle Download Page:
- Note that the installation instructions are
viewable from this page.
- Download and install the Java Platform (JDK) 8u112
- You will need to
select your platform and agree to the licensing terms.
Don't confuse the JDK with the JRE (Java Runtime Environment)
Don't be tempted to download NetBeans with JDK 8,
as it does not include C/C++.