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• Course outline
• CourSys: View grades or submit electronic assignments.
• Java JDK / OpenJDK
  • Install JDK version 24 or 25 (release Sept 2025)
  • OK to install the ORACLE JDK, or the OpenJDK (only differ in the license); both are free to use for education.
  • Easiest install of latest JDK:
    • Oracle JDK 24+
      Supports [Linux], [macOS and [Windows] installers. Select your correct architecture (x64 likely, or ARM64).
  • Manual install of latest JDK:
    • OpenJDK - Must extract and install yourself.
    • Here are some directions for Windows.
  • Not latest JDK, but easy to install:
    • Microsoft OpenJDK installers - Ensure you get the right architecture (x64 vs ARM) and OS.
      These are generally the long-term support versions, which are likely OK, but may be missing some features.
  • Verify your version of the tools by opening a command prompt / terminal / PowerShell:

    PS C:\Users\Someone> java --version
    java 24.0.2 2025-07-15
    Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 24.0.2+12-54)
    Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 24.0.2+12-54, mixed mode, sharing)
    PS C:\Users\Someone> javac --version
    javac 24.0.2

• IntelliJ IDE Java IDE used in the course (free to download the "community edition"; may need to scroll down past the "Ultimate" versions).
• Violet UML Editor: Free UML editor
• Java Code Style Guide: Coding style guide used for this course.

Spring Boot

• Video tutorial on getting started with Spring Boot in IntelliJ.
• Video tutorial on creating a REST API with Spring Boot in IntelliJ.

Textbook

• Free PDF of the text book (for students of the course; book tagged with SFU so don't repost)