# The Java Development Kit

### Contents

> The JavaTM Development Kit (JDKTM) lets you write applets and applications that conform to the Java Core API.

> The following are links to documentation in this release and to our website about the Java Development Kit and the Java platform.

> ### The JDK Software Bundle

> > README
> >   Start here. This gives a general introduction to the JDK, how to contact Java Software and other important notes of concern to developers.
> > CHANGES
> >   Changes since previous releases.
> > Demonstration Applets
> >   Simple examples that demonstrate the Java programming language.

> ### The JDK Documentation Bundle

> > JDK Documentation (local)
> >   If you have downloaded and installed the JDK documentation, you can access it locally from here. If you have not installed the documentation bundle, this link will not work.
> > JDK Documentation (Java Software website)
> >   If you have not downloaded the JDK documentation, this takes you to our website for the same information.

> ### The Java Software Website

> > JDK Download Page (Java Software website)
> >   Visit this page to download the JDK software or documentation, or for other information related to the JDK, such as accessing the tutorial, the Java Runtime, the source code release, or other related Java technology.
> > Java Software Home Page (Java Software website)
> >   This is the front door to all information from Java Software on Java technology.

Note: Before you use the JDK software, please read the Copyright and License Information.

The Java Development Kit is a product of Sun Microsystems, Inc.

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