Setting up a Java Spring Boot development environment on Windows 11 involves several steps. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started:
Step 1: Install Java Development Kit (JDK)
Download JDK: Go to the Oracle Java SE Downloads page and download the latest JDK version (e.g., JDK 17 or higher).
Install JDK: Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install JDK on your system.
Set Environment Variables:
Right-click on This PC and select Properties.
Click on Advanced system settings.
In the System Properties window, click on Environment Variables.
Under System variables, find the PATH variable and click Edit. Add the path to the JDK's bin directory (e.g., C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-17\bin).
Create a new variable named JAVA_HOME and set its value to the JDK installation directory (e.g., C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-17).
Step 2: Install Maven
Download Maven: Go to the Apache Maven download page and download the latest Maven binary archive (e.g., apache-maven-3.8.3-bin.zip).
Extract Maven: Extract the downloaded archive to a directory of your choice (e.g., C:\apache-maven-3.8.3).
Set Environment Variables:
Add the Maven bin directory to the PATH variable (e.g., C:\apache-maven-3.8.3\bin).
Create a new variable named MAVEN_HOME and set its value to the Maven installation directory (e.g., C:\apache-maven-3.8.3).
Step 3: Install Spring Boot CLI (Optional)
Download Spring Boot CLI: Go to the Spring Boot CLI download page and download the latest Spring Boot CLI archive (e.g., spring-boot-cli-2.6.3-bin.zip).