How to install spring tool suit in window

1. Visit the STS Official Website:

   • Go to the Spring Tool Suite download page.

2. Choose the Windows Version:

   • Select the appropriate installer for your system:
     • ZIP file for Windows (64-bit).

3. Download:

   • Click the download link and save the file.

2. Extract the ZIP File

1. Locate the Downloaded File:

   • Find the .zip file in your Downloads folder.

2. Extract the ZIP File:

   • Right-click the .zip file and select Extract All, or use a tool like WinRAR or 7-Zip.
   • Extract it to a directory like C:\Program Files\SpringToolSuite4.

3. Run Spring Tool Suite

1. Navigate to the Installation Folder:

   • Go to the folder where you extracted the STS files.

2. Run the Application:

   • Double-click SpringToolSuite4.exe.

3. Set a Workspace Directory:

   • When prompted, choose a directory for your workspace (e.g., C:\Users\YourName\workspace).

4. (Optional) Configure JDK for STS

1. Ensure JDK is installed on your system (e.g., JDK 17).
2. Set the JAVA_HOME environment variable pointing to your JDK installation (e.g., C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-17).
3. STS should automatically detect the JDK. If it doesn’t:
   • Open the SpringToolSuite4.ini file in the STS folder.
   • Add the following lines to specify your JDK path:

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     C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-17\bin\javaw.exe
     

   • Ensure these lines are added before the -vmargs section.

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5. Verify Installation

1. Create a New Project:
   • Open STS and click File > New > Spring Starter Project.
   • Follow the wizard to create a basic Spring Boot project.
2. Run the Project:
   • Right-click the project in the Project Explorer and select Run As > Spring Boot App.

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6. (Optional) Install Additional Plugins

1. Access the Marketplace:
   • Go to Help > Eclipse Marketplace.
2. Install Plugins:
   • Search for additional tools, such as Lombok or Maven plugins, if needed.

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Your STS is now ready for use! Let me know if you need help with any of the steps or project setup.