We get two major things along with the Java Download file.
JDK – Java Development Kit
JRE – Java Runtime Environment
| JDK | JRE |
| Abbreviation for JavaDevelopment Kit | Abbreviation for Java Runtime Environment |
| JDK is a dedicated kit for solely software development | JRE is a set of software and library designed for executing Java Programs |
| Unlike JVM, JDK is Platform Dependent | Unlike JVM, JRE is also Platform Dependent |
| JDK package is a set of tools for debugging and Developing | JRE Package is one that only supports files and libraries for a runtime environment |
| JDK package will be provided with an installer file | JRE Package does not get an installer but has only a runtime environment |
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