7.3. Setting Up the Programming Environment

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does JDK stand for?

   Hint

   Think about what is required to develop Java applications.

2. 2.

   Name one tool used for managing Python versions.

   Hint

   This tool allows you to switch between different Python versions.

3. 3.

   What does JDK stand for?

   • Java Development Kit
   • Java Data Kit
   • Java Dynamic Kit

   Hint

   Consider what is used to develop Java applications.

4. 4.

   True or False: NPM is used for managing Python packages.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about which language each manager is associated with.

5. 5.

   You are a developer tasked with setting up an application that requires Java, Python, and Node.js. Describe the steps you would take to configure your development environment.

   Hint

   Take it one language at a time and make sure each installation is verified!

6. 6.

   What issues might arise if a project built with Python 3.8 is run in an environment with Python 3.6? Discuss the potential implications.

   Hint

   Think about new features and how backward compatibility works.