How to install Java on Ubuntu with apt

Want to install Java on Ubuntu in the fastest way possible? Just use Ubuntu apt to install Java with the default JDK, and the installation will go quickly and without issue.

The only drawback? You may not get the latest version of Java installed on Ubuntu. Right now, with Ubuntu 22, Java 11 is the default JDK installed with apt. That’s a bit behind the times because Java 17 is the latest long term support (LTS) release.

But if you just need to run Java applications or compile some Java code, this is the best way to setup Java on Ubuntu. It’s fast, it’s easy, and you’ll get Java installed on Ubuntu quickly and easily.