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Java is an object-oriented programming language that produces software for multiple platforms.
Key Capabilities
Applications
Most Android applications use Java API or are written in Java, so much so that Java is often regarded as the official programming language for mobile app development.
Desktop GUI Applications
Many desktop applications are developed in Java. Swing, Abstract Windowing Toolkit (AWT) and JavaFX are the main tools used for easy GUI development.
Web-Based Applications
Java is often employed to develop a broad range of interactive websites and web-based apps found in the insurance, social security, education and health sectors.
Science and Research
Java is the scientific community’s favored language for a broad range of mathematical calculations and other scientific operations. It can deal with huge datasets and big data technologies since it’s used for MATLAB and the Hadoop MapReduce framework.
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Long-Term Success and Security with Java
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Two-Stage Execution
The Java language has two stages in its execution process. First, it is compiled and then interpreted into a format usable by its target operating system.
Distributed
Java is a language built with distributed operation in mind. It can connect devices over the internet and prompt them for specific program functions. This means that many devices — such as computers — can run the same program and tap into each other for resources and information.
Multithreaded
Java is a multithreaded language with its own set of synchronization primitive objects. These objects make using the multiple threads in unison more manageable, resulting in simpler use and better performance.
Versatility
Java has long been the de-facto programming language for creating Web apps, Android apps, and software development tools such as Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, and NetBeans IDE.
IoT applications
IoT applications are everywhere—smart TVs, cars, heavy machinery, work facilities, and beyond—and Java is used to program many of them. Java is a popular choice for IoT developers because of how easily its code can be transferred between platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Java so popular?
The answer lies primarily with the exhaustive testing, updating and consistency of delivery that Java has historically provided. Java has been tested, refined, extended, and proven by a dedicated community of Java developers, architects and enthusiasts. Despite origins dating back almost two decades, Java has consistently evolved over the years.
When was Java created?
Java was invented by James Gosling in 1995 while he was working at Sun Microsystems. Though it quickly gained popularity after its release, Java didn't start out as the powerhouse programming language it is today.
What is the Java programming language used for?
Java is an extremely transferable programming language used across platforms and different types of devices, from smartphones to smart TVs. It's used for creating mobile and web apps, enterprise software, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, gaming, big data, distributed, and cloud-based applications among other types.
What does Java do?
Java is an extremely versatile programming language. It can be used to program software and applications for many different operating systems and devices, including IoT devices, mobile phones, and computers.
How does Java work?
Java code is processed through a compiler, which translates it into bytecode that an operating system reads. Bytecode from Java is processed by a Java virtual machine, which verifies the code and provides a runtime environment for Java apps.