Installation Guides

Install a JDK on Windows so Java apps, build tools, Android Studio, and IDEs can find java, javac, and JAVA_HOME.

Install Node.js on Windows so you can run node, npm, Vite, React, Next.js, and other JavaScript tooling from any terminal.

Install Python on Windows so you can run scripts, create virtual environments, and use pip without the Microsoft Store redirect getting in the way.

Install Maven on Windows so you can build pom.xml projects, resolve dependencies, and run Maven commands from any terminal.

Install Gradle on Windows so you can run gradle commands, create new builds, and work on projects that do not already ship with the Gradle Wrapper.

Install Yarn on Windows if a project uses yarn.lock or you want Yarn commands available alongside Node.js and npm.

Install Chocolatey on Windows if you want to install and update software from an elevated terminal instead of clicking through installers one by one.

Install Miniconda on Windows if you want conda environments, isolated Python versions, and easier package installs for data science or native dependencies.

Install Git on Windows so you can clone repositories, commit changes, use Git Bash, and run git from any terminal.

Install GitHub Desktop on Windows if you want a visual way to clone repositories, review diffs, switch branches, and open pull requests.

Install kubectl on Windows so you can connect to a Kubernetes cluster, inspect resources, and run kubectl commands from any terminal.

Install AWS CLI on Windows so you can run aws commands, configure credentials, and manage AWS resources without using the browser console for every task.

Install Azure CLI on Windows so you can sign in with az login, manage Azure resources, and script Azure tasks from any terminal.

Install Helm on Windows so you can deploy Kubernetes charts, manage releases, and use helm commands against a cluster that kubectl can already reach.

Install istioctl on Windows so you can install, validate, and manage an Istio service mesh on a Kubernetes cluster.

Install VS Code on Windows if you want a fast editor with extensions, terminal integration, and the code command available on PATH.

Install IntelliJ IDEA on Windows if you want a full Java and Kotlin IDE with built-in Maven, Gradle, testing, and debugging support.

Install Notepad++ on Windows if you want a fast editor for logs, config files, and quick code edits without opening a full IDE.

Install Postman on Windows if you want a GUI for sending API requests, saving collections, switching environments, and sharing API tests with a team.