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JDK

Abbreviation for Java Development Kit

In short and in plain language

The JDK is a package for the Java programming language.

Some programs need it to run. Search servers for shops are one example.

Before an update, you should check that the version fits.

Definition
The JDK is a package of the runtime and the tools for the Java programming language. Search servers written in Java require a specific version of it. When the search server is updated, the Java version on the server may therefore need checking.