The worlds most popular programming language is easy to set up and install on a Mac, and there are plenty of resources to help you get started.

Java is by far the most popular programming language in the world, and OS X is a fantastic programming environment.

Well install both the Java SKD and NetBeans at the same time.

Youll want a programming environment, and Netbeans is a good one.

The JDK 8 will come alongside it and it handles the install for you.

NetBeans is where youll be creating most of your programs, so lets take a look at it.

Tradition has it that the first program you create in any language should print Hello World on the screen.

If not, use the Projects window on the left and locate HelloWorld.java (under Source Packages).

Underneath this add a line that says System.out.println(Hello World).

Ensure this line of code is lined up with the TODO.

Here is how to compile and run Java from the Terminal in OS X.

Obviously you need to progress beyond just writing Hello World on the screen.

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