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What is java and History of java?| Java Tutorial for Beginners[2020]

JAVA PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE

What is java?

Java is a programming language and a platform. Java is a high level, robust, object-oriented and secure programming language.

It enables programmers to write computer instructions using English based commands instead of having to write in numeric codes .Its known as a high level language because it can be read and written easily by humans.

Java was developed by Sun Microsystem (which is now the subsidiary of oracle) in the year 1995.James Gosling is known as father of java , It name was Oak . Since Oak was already a registered company, So James Gosling and his team changed the Oak name to java.

Platform :

Any hardware or software environment in which a program runs , is known as a platform. Since java has a runtime environment (JRE) and API , it is called platform.

Application:

• According to Sun, 3 billion devices run Java. There are many devices where Java is currently used. Some of them are as follows:

• Desktop Applications such as acrobat reader, media player, antivirus, etc.

• Web Applications such as amezon.com, etc.

• Enterprise Applications such as banking applications.

• Mobile

• Embedded System

• Smart Card

• Robotics

• Games, etc.

Types of JAVA Application:

• Standalone Application

• Web Application

• Enterprise Application

• Mobile Application

Java Platforms:

• Java SE (Java Standard Edition)

• Java EE (Java Enterprise Edition)

• Java ME (Java Micro Edition)

• Java FX

• (It is used to develop rich internet applications. It uses a light-weight user interface API.)

Prerequisite:

• To learn Java, you must have the basic knowledge of C/C++ programming language.

History of Java:

The history of Java is very interesting. Java was originally designed for interactive television, but it was too advanced technology for the digital cable television industry at the time.

Java team members (also known as Green Team), initiated this project to develop a language for digital devices such as set-top boxes, televisions, etc. However, it was suited for internet programming. Later, Java technology was incorporated by Netscape.