Installing Java on Linux (Ubuntu)
To install Java on Linux (Ubuntu), follow these steps:
Step 1: Update the package list
Start by opening the Terminal and running the following command to update the package list, ensuring you have the latest software version:
sudo apt update
Step 2: Install the default JDK
Proceed by installing the default Java Development Kit (JDK) with this command:
sudo apt install default-jdk
Step 3: Confirm the installation
To verify that Java was installed correctly, check the installed version using:
java -version
If you receive an error message saying the command is not recognized, the installation did not complete successfully.