actions/setup-java: Java
A GitHub Action to set up a specific Java version and manage dependencies for Maven, Gradle, and sbt projects.
What is actions/setup-java: Java?
Setup Java is a GitHub Action that automates the installation and configuration of Java environments in CI/CD workflows. It downloads and sets up specified Java versions from various distributions, configures build tools like Maven and Gradle for publishing, and provides built-in dependency caching to optimize workflow performance.
Developers and teams building Java or Scala projects with GitHub Actions who need consistent, version-controlled Java environments and efficient dependency management in their CI/CD pipelines.
It eliminates manual JDK setup, ensures reproducible builds across runners, and significantly reduces build times through intelligent caching, making it the standard choice for Java projects on GitHub Actions.
Overview
Set up your GitHub Actions workflow with a specific version of Java
Use Cases
Best For
- Setting up specific Java versions for CI/CD workflows
- Caching Maven, Gradle, or sbt dependencies to speed up builds
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