Java is an [[object-oriented]] [[programming language]] developed by Sun Microsystems in the 1990's. Its syntax is similar to that of C++, but with some simplifications. One of the major features which make Java programs easier to write than c++ programs is its support for automatic memory management. | Java is an [[object-oriented]] [[programming language]] developed by Sun Microsystems in the 1990's. Its syntax is similar to that of C++, but with some simplifications. One of the major features which make Java programs easier to write than c++ programs is its support for automatic memory management. |