SDKMAN!

SDKMAN! is a tool for managing parallel versions of multiple Software Development Kits on most Unix based systems. It provides a convenient Command Line Interface (CLI) and API for installing, switching, removing and listing Candidates.

Installation

Follow the official SDKMAN! install instructions.

curl -s "https://get.sdkman.io" | bash
source "$HOME/.sdkman/bin/sdkman-init.sh"

Before starting, a useful command to remember is "list" which shows all available versions:

sdk list java

Now install Java & Gradle:

sdk install java YOUR-VERSION

sdk install gradle YOUR-VERSION

Note, the JDK & Gradle install will be in a hidden folder located at (You may have to press Ctrl + H to view hidden folders in Ubuntu's file explorer):

~/.sdkman/candidates/java/YOUR-VERSION

~/.sdkman/candidates/gradle/YOUR-VERSION