How to set or change the default Java (JDK) version on OS X?

Question

How can you change the default version of Java on a mac?

Answer 1

This tool will do the work for you:

http://www.guigarage.com/2013/02/change-java-version-on-mac-os/

It's a simple JavaOne that can be used to define the current Java Version. The version can be used in a shell that is opened after a version was selected in the tool.