Install Oracle JDeveloper Studio Oracle JDeveloper is used for creating Java-based applications. Before you begin You must install the full Studio Edition of Oracle JDeveloper. About this task If you are using the Windows platform for development, we recommend running the installer as an administrator. Procedure Download Oracle JDeveloper Studio from Oracle Technology Network. Follow the instructions in Installing Oracle JDeveloper to install the software. Confirm that Java SE Development Kit 8 is installed by navigating to Help > About, and then selecting the Version tab. You should see an entry for Java(TM) Platform, with a version number of 1.8.0_nn.