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SHShahadat HossainAssistant Professor · DIU

Lecture 3 of 20

Introduction to Java

Introduction to Java, figure 1

Java

Oracle created the programming language Java in 1995. 3 million Java-powered machines.

It is used for:

  • Mobile app development (especially Android apps)
  • Application software
  • Websites
  • Web/app servers
  • Games\sDatabase
  • etc.

Why Use Java?

  • Java operates on numerous platforms (Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry Pi, etc.)
  • It is one of the most widely used programming languages in the world.
  • It is in high demand in the job market today.
  • It is simple to learn and utilize.
  • It is open-source and costs less.
  • It is safe, quick, and potent.
  • It has tremendous community support (tens of millions of developers)
  • Java is an object-oriented programming language that gives programs a clear structure and enables code reuse, reducing development costs.
  • As Java is similar to C++ and C#, it is simple for programmers to switch from one language to another.