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Environment Setup

Setting up the development environment correctly is the first step to unlocking the full potential of Probato, a powerful framework for test automation. This guide details the steps required to configure essential tools like JDK, Maven, and an IDE, ensuring an environment ready for creating and running automated tests.

Install JDK

The Java Development Kit (JDK) is required to compile and run Java code used by Probato. Make sure to install version 11 or higher.

Download JDK

  1. Access one of the following links to download the JDK:

Warning

Download and install version 11 or higher.

Configure Environment Variables

  1. On Windows:

    • Open "Edit system environment variables."
    • Under System Variables, click New:
      • Name: JAVA_HOME
      • Value: C:\dev\java\jdk-11
    • Edit the Path variable and add: %JAVA_HOME%\bin

  2. On Mac/Linux:

    • Add the following lines to the ~/.bash_profile or ~/.zshrc file: 
      export JAVA_HOME=/Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/jdk-11.jdk/Contents/Home
export PATH=$JAVA_HOME/bin:$PATH

  3. Validate the installation: 

    java --version
    Expected output: 
    java version "11.0.X"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 11.0.X)
Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 11.0.X)
    🎉 JDK installed successfully!

Install Maven

Maven is used to manage project dependencies and automate build processes.

Download and Install

  1. Visit the official Apache Maven website.
  2. Download the ZIP file and extract it to C:\dev\maven (Windows) or /usr/local/maven (Mac/Linux).

Configure Environment Variables

  1. On Windows:

    • Add a new variable:
      • Name: MAVEN_HOME
      • Value: C:\dev\maven
    • Include %MAVEN_HOME%\bin in the Path variable.

  2. On Mac/Linux:

    • Add the following lines to the ~/.bash_profile or ~/.zshrc file: 
      export MAVEN_HOME=/usr/local/maven
export PATH=$MAVEN_HOME/bin:$PATH

  3. Validate the installation: 

    mvn -version
    Expected output: 
    Apache Maven 3.X.X
Maven home: /usr/local/maven
Java version: 11.0.X, vendor: Oracle Corporation
OS name: "mac os x", version: "10.15.7", arch: "x86_64"
    🎉 Maven installed successfully!

Choose an IDE

An Integrated Development Environment (IDE) simplifies writing, running, and debugging Java code. Here are some popular options:

IDE Main Advantage Recommended For
Eclipse Lightweight and free Beginners
IntelliJ Advanced features and rich plugins Advanced developers
VS Code Modern and extensible Simple Java projects

Note

Choose the IDE that best suits your needs. Ensure you install the necessary plugins for Java support.

Final Checklist

Before proceeding to project creation, verify that:

  • ✅ JDK is installed and configured (java --version works).
  • ✅ Maven is installed and configured (mvn -version works).
  • ✅ IDE is installed and ready to use.

🎉 Your environment is set up! You're now ready to create projects with Probato.

Ready to continue?

Head to the next chapter: Project Creation and Configuration.