0️⃣ Installing SDKMAN! on Windows
How to set up SDKMAN! on Windows using WSL, Git Bash, or Scoop — including troubleshooting and environment comparison.
SDKMAN! Series – From Setup to Strategy
SDKMAN! is the de facto standard for managing JVM SDKs, but its capabilities extend far beyond Java. This five-part series explores installation, automation, vendor workflows, and a critical look at whether Python needs something similar.
Written by Asterios Raptis for developers who want depth without the marketing noise.
What you'll learn
- Installation and core workflows — get productive in 10 minutes
- Advanced automation — .sdkmanrc, hooks, and custom mirrors
- Vendor publishing — ship your SDK through SDKMAN! infrastructure
- Ecosystem analysis — why Python lacks an equivalent and whether it should have one
1️⃣ How to Install and Use SDKMAN!
Installation on Linux, macOS, and WSL. Essential commands, shell integration, and environment switching.
2️⃣ Mastering SDKMAN! Advanced Tips & Tricks
Automating onboarding with .sdkmanrc, custom mirrors, scripting patterns, and environment hooks.
3️⃣ Publishing SDKs with SDKMAN! – A Guide for Vendors
Vendor submission process, metadata, versioning conventions, release automation, and approval best practices.
4️⃣ Is There an SDKMAN! for Python?
Exploring pyenv, asdf, Poetry, PDM — and what the Python ecosystem can learn from SDKMAN!
5️⃣ Do We Need an SDKMAN! for Python?
Would centralization help or harm the Python ecosystem? A practical proposal for a Python-native SDK manager.
Read the complete series on Medium
All articles are available in one place on Medium with navigation, code blocks, and examples.