Do I need Java?

[zirkustier]

I use W11. I recently downloaded Java for a modding tool, but it didn't work because it was too outdated. Since I didn't have java before, I assume I can uninstall it since I won't need it anymore?

Or is Java mandatory for anything?

[nullable]

It's mandatory with a dependency on java. If you uninstall it and have issues with other programs, then reinstall it. It's not a one chance to do it right or else type situation.

[emoticorpse]

yeah, uninstall it. You only need it when someone made their program using java. If no application is bugging you to "get java because it's required" or something like that, I'd say it's better to uninstall it.

[zirkustier]

Okay, I'll uninstall it. It didn't seem necessary before, and now its constant update notifications are annoying.

The only reason I haven't installed it yet was to find a download without an account. That was a bit of a hassle.

[N3tRunn3r]

please dont install and even use Java ...

[A&A]

I see it only as a requirement if you want to play Minecraft Java edition.
I know in our institutions they use it for online signatures, but I would say let's not look too much into them.

[N3tRunn3r]

nowaday games which run on java have java-integrated software. no need to install java on a machine at all ... java is such a bad software ever ...

how minecraft java edition runs today, i have no idea ..

[Bad 💀 Motha]

If using Win10/11 and have a need for Java Runtime, use this.

https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nblggh08hwj

Open this link while on Win10/11 so it jumps to the linked app within Microsoft Store app

[Illusion of Progress]

İlk olarak N3tRunn3r tarafından gönderildi:

nowaday games which run on java have java-integrated software.

This is true, but the bundled version is not always the latest version, so there can be perks to using a standalone one and directing the game to use it over the bundled one. Java 21 offered garbage collection options that Java 17 didn't, for example, and some CPUs saw better results with it.

The latest version released just yesterday now includes Java 21 though.

İlk olarak N3tRunn3r tarafından gönderildi:

how minecraft java edition runs today, i have no idea ..

Perhaps better than it ever has, although it's still demanding enough in it's infamous ways to bring even the fastest hardware to a crawl if you push the settings/conditions enough.

[nullable]

İlk olarak smallcat tarafından gönderildi:

Whereas JavaScript is widely used in modern websites , Java applets have been phased out . So removing Java runtimes wont affect your browser experience since they re not needed .

Well if you have a specific app relying on Java then keep it .

Well no one mentioned javascript and despite the confusing/misleading name Java and Javascript really have no relationship and nothing to do with each other. It was a stupid name Netscape up with to flim-flam Sun Microsystems a little bit. And aside from them both using C-like syntax that's about where the relationship ends.

The only time you mention Java and Javascript together is if your application is using both. Or to clear up the common misunderstanding about Java vs Javascript.

[MancSoulja]

İlk olarak A&A tarafından gönderildi:

I see it only as a requirement if you want to play Minecraft Java edition.
I know in our institutions they use it for online signatures, but I would say let's not look too much into them.

True story JRE is required for a few games including Sonic 4 Episode 1.