Introduction to OpenJDK 11 on Mac with Brew

Overview

OpenJDK 11 is an open-source implementation of the Java SE Platform Edition. It includes the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), Java Development Kit (JDK), and Java Runtime Environment (JRE). OpenJDK is freely available to use and distribute, making it a popular choice in the Java development world.

Brew, or Homebrew, is a package manager for Mac OS. It provides an easy way to install and manage software on a Mac system. By using Brew, you can easily install and manage OpenJDK 11 on your Mac.

In this tutorial, we’ll cover how to install and use OpenJDK 11 on Mac OS using Brew.

Prerequisites

Before you start, you’ll need the following:

• A Mac computer
• A terminal application
• Brew installed on your Mac. If you don’t have Brew installed yet, you can follow the installation instructions here.

Installation

To install OpenJDK 11 using Brew, open your terminal application and run the following command:

brew install openjdk@11

This will download and install OpenJDK 11 on your Mac.

Usage

Once you’ve installed OpenJDK 11, you can use it in your Java development projects. Here are some basic commands to get started:

• Check the version of OpenJDK installed:

java -version

• Compile a Java file:

javac filename.java

• Run a Java program:

java filename

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we’ve covered how to install and use OpenJDK 11 on Mac OS using Brew. With OpenJDK 11, you can take advantage of the latest features and improvements in the Java language. By using Brew, you can easily manage OpenJDK 11 on your Mac and keep it up-to-date with the latest releases.