Setting the PATH variable allows you to launch programs via CLI from anywhere on your system. Here's how to set the PATH variable in Windows and make the most of it.

A PATH variable stores directory shortcuts. Learn How to add, modify or edit a PATH Environment Variable in Windows 11/10.

Once done, you have completed half of the process, i.e., download and install JDK in Windows 11/10. However, you still have to set up a path variable for it. So, follow the next steps to do it.