How to Install Java 8 on Mac using Brew

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Java 8 on your Mac using Homebrew (Brew). This is a simple and straightforward process that can be completed in just a few steps.

Before we begin, make sure you have Homebrew installed on your Mac. If not, follow the instructions on the official Homebrew website to install it.

Step 1: Install Java 8 using Brew

Open your terminal and run the following command:

```

brew install java

```

This will download and install the latest version of Java available in the Homebrew repository. If you want to install a specific version, you can specify it by appending the version number to the command, for example:

```

brew install java@8

```

This will install Java 8 on your Mac.

Step 2: Verify the Installation

Once the installation is complete, verify that Java is installed correctly by running the following command in your terminal:

```

java -version

```

This should display the version of Java you just installed. In this case, it should display Java 8.

That's it! You have successfully installed Java 8 on your Mac using Homebrew (Brew).

In this tutorial, we walked you through the process of installing Java 8 on your Mac using Homebrew (Brew). With these simple steps, you can easily install and verify the installation of Java 8 on your Mac. If you have any questions or issues during the installation process, feel free to ask in the comments below.

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