java - Can't seem to download JDK 8, can only download JRE 8

Question

I want to do some programming on my own with java but I can't seem to get JDK 8 onto my computer. I go through the normal process of downloading JDK but at the end of the installation I only ever have JRE, and not JDK. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong as I'm taking all the correct steps when I download JDK.

My laptop is 64 bit and runs on windows 8.1

Answer 1

Java JDK 8 is available at :

• direct link
  
• Oracle Website

To ensure jdk is installed, just go througt the following :

1. press Win + R

2. type 'cmd' in the popup and press button OK.

3. in the console which has oppened, type javac -version and press enter.

You should see as an output :

javac 1.8.0_XX

If so sdk is installed.