Install & Run Rules SDK Prerequisites
Essential knowledge
Authors:
Ankit Mehta, Cille Schliebitz, Anita Gu
Changed on:
4 Feb 2025
Overview
The software required to install and run Rules SDK, also known as the Fluent SDK.
Key points
- JDK8.
- Maven 3.6.
- IntelliJ IDE
- GraphQL Plugin
- Postman
Prerequisites
Let's begin by installing the correct software onto your computer. This includes software required to install and run Rules SDK, also called Fluent SDK.
Below you will find a list of software that you must install before moving on to the next lesson. Use the checkboxes to track your progress as you complete each installation step
- Install JDK 8. Currently, Rules SDK (Fluent SDK) supports Java 8. You can download Java 8 from the Oracle link —> JDK 8 Installation. Once installed, verify that JDK 8 is active on your system path.
- Install Maven 3.6. We recommend to use Maven 3.6 which can be downloaded from Apache Maven —> Download Apache Maven. Once installed, verify that Maven is active on your system path.
- Install IntelliJ IDE. Use IntelliJ IDE (either CE or Ultimate edition).
- Install GraphQL Plugin. Install the GraphQL plugin for IntelliJ by using: IntelliJ > Preference > Plugins > search for GraphQL, and install it.
- Install Postman. You can install Postman from this link -> Download Postman.
