Can I develop Java programs if I have only JRE installed?

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Solution

No you can't develop java programs only with JRE

You will need `JDK` for compiling your programs.`JRE` provides only runtime environment,but `JDK` is something you will need to compile your code to make them executable by your `JRE`.You will need `javac` for compiling your code which is present in `JDK`.

However for resolving the issue of admin rights you are having, you can download and install eclipse which has its own built in compiler.

Problem

I have JRE 1.7 installed on my system. Due to some admin issues I don't have JDK on my system. is there any way I can develop Java programs with JRE only?

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