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Java (programming language) (view source)
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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 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.
The Java compiler maintained by Sun Microsystems compiles Java codes to byte codes, 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 codes to byte codes, 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++]].<sup>(References needed)</sup>
==External Links==
==External Links==
[http://www.java.com/ Official Java Website]
[http://www.java.com/ Official Java Website]
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