What is Java
What is Java
- A programming language announced by the former Sun Microsystems, Inc. in 1995.
- Acquired by Oracle in 2010
- Used in a wide range of fields such as server-side development, Android apps, and embedding in home appliances
Java features
- Object-orientation
- Runs in Java virtual machine
- Source code-> (Compile)-> Java bytecode
- Platform independent
- Write Once, Run anywhere (write once, run anywhere)
- Garbage collection (GC)
- Ability to automatically release memory that is no longer in use
Java edition
- Java SE
- Provides a basic execution / development environment for running Java apps
- Java EE
- Java SE + Library group (framework) for server application development
- Java ME
- Edition for embedded systems