JAVA_HOME
Once you are done with JAVA JDK on your machine you need to set the JAVA_HOME also when you want to execute the Automation test you need to set the environment variable for JAVA_HOME.
Install the OpenJDK Software and Set JAVA_HOME on a Windows System
To install the OpenJDK software, do the following
- Go to https://jdk.java.net/.
- Select the appropriate OpenJDK software and click Download.
The OpenJDK software is installed on your computer in the default location; for example, at C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-17. You can move the OpenJDK software to another location.
To set JAVA_HOME, do the following
- Right click Start menu and select System.
- On the Advanced system settings, select Environment Variables, and then edit JAVA_HOME to point to where the JDK software is located, for example,
C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-17.
Install the JDK Software and Set JAVA_HOME on a Windows System
To install the JDK software, do the following
- Go to http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp.
- Select the appropriate JDK software and click Download.
The JDK software is installed on your computer in the default location; for example, at C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_02. You can move the JDK software to another location.
To set JAVA_HOME, do the following
- Right click Start menu and select System.
- On the Advanced system settings, select Environment Variables, and then edit JAVA_HOME to point to where the JDK software is located, for example,
C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_02.
Check JDK Version
- Open Command Prompt
- Enter
java --version