B4J is a 100% free development tool for desktop, server and IoT solutions.
With B4J you can easily create desktop applications (UI), console programs (non-UI) and server solutions.
B4J apps can run on Windows, Mac, Linux and ARM boards (such as Raspberry Pi).
The compiled apps are standalone, without any external dependencies.
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Installation
1.Oracle Java 8 or OpenJDK 11/14
- Download one of the following JDKs. Note that OpenJDK 11+ requires Windows 64 bit.
- Recommended: OpenJDK 14 + OpenJFX 14: download link.
License: GPL + classpath exception. License permits usage in closed commercial projects.
C:\java is a good place for it. It is recommended to use a tool such as 7-Zip to unzip the large package. Windows Explorer might fail to extract it properly.
Note that other versions of Java 11+, not downloaded from B4X, will not work as JavaFX will be missing. - Oracle JDK 8: download link (requires creating an account).
Check the Accept License Agreement button.
Select "Windows x86" or "Windows x64" (for 64 bit machines) in the platforms list.
Download the file and install it.
2. Install and configure B4J
- Download B4J Full Version
- Open B4J.
- Choose Tools > Configure Paths.
It will be similar to 'C:\java\jdk-14.0.1\bin\javac.exe' or 'C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_151\bin\javac.exe'
- Use the Browse button to locate "javac.exe".
javac is located under <java folder>\bin.
