The Programming Language Java
Explore the fundamentals of Java programming by understanding its history, object-oriented nature, and platform independence. Learn how Java objects, classes, and the Java Virtual Machine work together to enable programs to run on different platforms locally or remotely. This lesson prepares you to write and debug simple Java console applications.
Advantages
Created by James Gosling of Sun Microsystems, Java was presented to the public in 1995. In 2010, Oracle Corporation acquired Sun Microsystems. Compared to other programming languages, Java isn’t as old. Although it was originally created for the computers in home appliances, Java has become an important general-purpose language with a widespread appeal. Java programs have an advantage because ...