Java Development Kit (JDK)

The Java Development Kit (JDK) is a set of tools used for developing Java applications. It includes a Java compiler to turn code into executable programs, libraries with pre-written code to simplify programming tasks, and a Java Runtime Environment (JRE) to run Java applications. Essentially, the JDK provides everything a developer needs to write, test, and run Java software. It’s essential for anyone looking to create programs in the Java programming language, commonly used for web applications, mobile apps, and large enterprise systems.