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--- tutorial:setup [2020/09/05 13:36] – Add a note on ./gradlew idea siglong
+++ tutorial:setup [2021/05/13 21:04] – update recommended java version yanis48
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 ===== Prerequisites =====
-   * A Java Development Kit (JDK) for Java 8 (recommended) or newer [[https://adoptopenjdk.net/]]
+   * A Java Development Kit (JDK) for Java 16 (recommended) or newer [[https://adoptopenjdk.net/]]
    * Any Java IDE, for example [[https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/download/#section=windows|Intellij IDEA]] and [[https://www.eclipse.org/downloads/|Eclipse]]. You may also use any other code editors, such as [[https://code.visualstudio.com/|Visual Studio Code]].
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 ===== Advice =====
-  * While Fabric API is not strictly necessary for developing mods, its primary goal is to provide cross-compatibility and hooks where the game engine does not, and as such it is highly recommended!
+  * While Fabric API is not strictly necessary for developing mods, its primary goal is to provide cross-compatibility and hooks where the game engine does not, and as such it is highly recommended! Even some of the tutorials on the wiki implicitly require Fabric API.
   * Occasionally, with development of fabric-loom (our Gradle build plugin) issues may crop up which require resetting the cache files. This can be done by running ''gradlew cleanloom''. Running ''gradlew %%--%%stop'' can also help with a few rare issues.
   * Don't hesitate to ask questions! We're here to help you and work with you to make your dream mod a reality.