What JDK should I use for netbeans?

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In Netbeans 8.2, it says to use Java JDK 8.1 or higher. When I use the latest version of JDK, Netbeans will load up but I can’t open or make new projects. When I get 8.1 I can’t use certain features of languages, like timers in Java.

What JDK should I use to have both Netbeans functioning and have all features of Java usable?

`jdk-8u191` will be useful for you – Julian Dec 22 '18 at 15:10 — Julian, Dec 22 '18 at 15:10

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Dec 22 '18 at 15:58

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This document describes how to install NetBeans IDE 8.2 on your system. Please see the NetBeans IDE 8.2 Release Notes for information about supported operating systems and hardware configurations for the IDE. To learn about the new features included in this release of the IDE see the NetBeans IDE 8.2 Release Information page.

And use 8u191 or 8u192 for Netbeans 8.2

answered Dec 22 '18 at 15:58

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This was the problem, the JDK I was using, thanks for the help – Litsabber Dudeguy Dec 23 '18 at 00:40
@LitsabberDudeguy If this answer has resolved your problem, you should accept it. :) – akash Dec 23 '18 at 05:14
@LitsabberDudeguy I'm currently working Netbeans 8.2 with JDK 192 64 bit that is running fine in my system. – Dec 23 '18 at 08:21

score 0 · Answer 2 · edited Jun 20 '20 at 09:12

Somewhat specific to Ubuntu, or at least Linux: install Java with SDKman which is somewhat like RVM but for Java. Quite simple to install, it will then manage your JDK versions.

Additionally, umake, or ubuntu-make, will install your IDE or other developer tools. This utility is best installed through the snap package manager to get the latest version.

From umake it's a simple command to then install developer tools such as NetBeans. Currently this installs NB 8.2 which will not run on any JDK nine or higher.

Use SDKman to manage your JDK version (and gradle, and kotlin, and ...). Use umake to handle your IDE version.

My two cents

In the next week or so, umake should upgrade to NetBeans o. There was a bit of a mixup when Apache took over but the umake maintainers are on the ball. Or, just download NB 9 directly. You'll have to use an older JDK, as specified in the first answer by user5377037.

Why are you running NB 8.x?

What JDK should I use for netbeans?

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