The Java JDK (Java Development Kit) is a software development environment that creates Java applications.

Java is one of those things that you don’t need to download until the moment you do. Most computer users will go about their business without having to download Java for Windows.

Minecraft: Java Edition, considered one of the most popular versions, is available on the PC. Minecraft: Bedrock Edition is available for Windows 10 and is the version present on consoles.

Microsoft’s free Minecraft for Windows 10 giveaway ends at midnight for Java players Legacy Minecraft: Java Edition players can still snag free codes to the Windows 10 Edition until midnight.