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| − | '''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 | + | '''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 improvements. One of the major features which make Java programs easier to write than C++ programs is its support for automatic memory management. |
The Java compiler maintained by Sun Microsystems compiles Java code to bytecode, which requires the Java virtual machine to execute. This model was adopted by Microsoft for [[C#]] and other [[.NET]] languages. [[IBM]] and others supply regular Java compilers for those who don't want to use the virtual machine. | The Java compiler maintained by Sun Microsystems compiles Java code to bytecode, which requires the Java virtual machine to execute. This model was adopted by Microsoft for [[C#]] and other [[.NET]] languages. [[IBM]] and others supply regular Java compilers for those who don't want to use the virtual machine. | ||
Revision as of 14:43, December 10, 2008
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 improvements. One of the major features which make Java programs easier to write than C++ programs is its support for automatic memory management.
The Java compiler maintained by Sun Microsystems compiles Java code to bytecode, which requires the Java virtual machine to execute. This model was adopted by Microsoft for C# and other .NET languages. IBM and others supply regular Java compilers for those who don't want to use the virtual machine.
Java applications are popular in creating applets for websites, due to their cross-platform nature. It still has not gained widespread popularity in stand-alone Windows applications, due to its relatively slower speed compared to , say, C/C++.
See also
- Java (island) - part of Indonesia