What is the main role of Java Development Kit (JDK)?

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What is the main role of Java Development Kit (JDK)?

  1. A.

    To provide only runtime environment for Java Applications

  2. B.

    To provide a Graphical User Interface

  3. C.

    To only compile and run Java Applications

  4. D.

    To create, compile and execute Java Applications

  5. E.

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Correct answer: D

Java Development Kit (JDK) is a software development package used for developing Java applications.

JDK includes:

  • JRE (Java Runtime Environment)

  • Java Compiler (javac)

  • Development tools and libraries

The main role of JDK is to:

  • Create Java programs

  • Compile Java source code into bytecode

  • Execute Java applications

Example:

javac Program.java
java Program

Here:

  • javac compiles the Java program

  • java executes the compiled program

Therefore, JDK is used to create, compile, and execute Java applications.

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