Can I develop Java programs if I have only JRE installed?

Question

I have JRE 1.7 installed on my system. Due to some admin issues I don\'t have JDK on my system. is there any way I can develop Java programs with JRE only?

Answer 1

No you can't develop java programs only with JRE

You will need JDK for compiling your programs.JRE provides only runtime environment,but JDK is something you will need to compile your code to make them executable by your JRE.You will need javac for compiling your code which is present in JDK.

However for resolving the issue of admin rights you are having, you can download and install eclipse which has its own built in compiler.