Code12 The Java Programming System Designed for Education

The Code12 Application

The Code12 Application contains all you need to run Code12 Java programs (the Java Runtime Environment or Java Development Kit is not needed). Combined with the text editor of your choice, you are ready to start coding.

The Code12 Application is free to use for educational purposes, requires no account, and collects no personal information.

Windows
  1. Download Code12Setup.exe
  2. Launch the downloaded file to start the installation.
MacOS
  1. Download Code12.dmg
  2. Open the downloaded file to show the contents.
  3. Drag the enclosed Code12.app to the Applications folder.
  4. Open the Applications folder and drag the Code12.app inside it to your dock to create a shortcut.

Text Editors

You can use the text editor of your choice to write and edit your code to run in the Code12 Application.
Some choices are:

The Code12 Java Package

The Code12 Java Package allows the Code12 API to be used outside of the Code12 Application, in the Java Development environment of your choice (not required when using the Code12 Application).

  1. Download Code12-package.zip
  2. Extract the zip file to a folder on your computer.
  3. See the ReadMe file for usage instructions.