Why is getting my laptop set up to program java or c/c++ so damn challenging?

Question

before i got my laptop all i had to do was download an ide on my android and code and run away. but ive tried using netbeans, gives me all these complicated choices of file presets nothing where i just get a hello world file so i can go along with a tutorial.
what does any of you suggest that i do?

Answer 1

Setting up your computer for Java programming isn't usually very difficult.

Download and install the latest version of the Java JDK for your system.
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index-jsp-138363.html#javasejdk

You may need to set up some PATH environment variables depending on your system. Google how to do this for the version of your operating system. I.E.
Set Java environment variables windows 10

Then install the IDE you wish to use. I recommend IntelliJ IDEA https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/

Most IDE's will find find your install automatically, but if you have multiple versions of the JDK installed or if they can't find it for some reason go into the settings and set up the path to the JDK.