This course requires the download of an Internet Develop Environment (IDE) program.  These downloads are NOT compatible with Chromebooks and require a PC or Mac. Please follow the instructions in this assignment and submit the required documents to demonstrate that you have been able to successfully download the program.  Please contact your teacher with any questions.

Programming Software Preparation Assignment

Programming software will be required when you begin completing assignments in the upcoming Programming Modules.  This course requires the use of the Dr. Java program. 

Dr Java

DrJava is a lightweight development environment for writing Java programs. It is designed primarily for students, providing an intuitive interface and the ability to interactively evaluate Java code. You will use the free online version of the program to complete your activities and assignments. For more information on Dr Java, click here (DrJava Links to an external site.).

Important Notice:

Dr Java requires that students own a PC or Mac to install the program.

System Requirements

DrJava requires a Java 2 v1.4 or later virtual machine. (Note: The JDK, not the JRE, must be installed to have access to compilation in DrJava.) If you need to download a JVM, we recommend Sun's JDK 5.0 Links to an external site. for Solaris, Linux and Windows. Other users should use the Java virtual machine that comes with their operating system (including MacOS X).

See the FAQ page Links to an external site. , provided by the developers of Dr Java, for more details on system compatibility.

Assignment Requirements

1. Download Dr Java following the instructions provided on the Dr Java website.
2. Take a screenshot of the Dr Java interface, save the image file, and submit.

Instructions for taking a screenshot can be found at https://www.take-a-screenshot.org/ Links to an external site.