Did we need JDK to use 'javac' command in command prompt?

Question

I installed JRE I'm having windows 8.1 64 bit I'm able to use 'java' command in command prompt but not able to use 'javac' in command prompt

Answer 1

@James B
Jdk installs jre...

Answer 2

Did you check the path variables in your environment like James mentioned?

Answer 3

Java Development Kit. Install it and follow the instructions to set your path variables.

Answer 4

Jre installs jdk automatically.
You just need to define the correct path in your environments

Answer 5

Thanks Tashi for answering

Answer 6

Humm.. oh OK I'll try it and if it is right I will give you a like and follow you :p

Answer 7

I had jdk and JRE both but I still can't use'javac'in command prompt

Answer 8

what path? where is my jdk man I don't have jdk I installed JRE but I don't have jdk