Environment Setup

Install and configure everything you need for CSCD 210. Complete these in order. Budget 60–90 minutes.

Phase 1 Development Tools

Install the three tools you need to write, compile, and run Java programs.

1

Install Java JDK 25

The compiler and runtime for all your Java programs

20 min 2

Install and Configure Git

Version control that tracks your code and connects to GitHub

15 min 3

Install VS Code for Java

Your code editor with built-in Java support

15 min

Phase 2 GitHub Workflow

Create your GitHub account, get free developer tools, and learn how to get lab code.

4

GitHub Account and Student Developer Pack

Your code hosting platform and free developer tools

15 min 5

Clone a Repository

Get lab starter code from GitHub to your computer

10 min

Phase 3 Build & Test

Learn to compile and test your code with one command.

6

Gradle Build Tool

Compile and test your Java code with one command

15 min

Quick Verification Checklist

After completing all guides, these commands should all work:

java --version → shows 25.x
javac --version → shows 25.x
git --version → shows 2.x+
code --version → shows VS Code version
./gradlew test → runs inside a cloned lab repo