What is Java ?

Java is a widely used programming language expressly designed for use in the distributed environment of the internet. It is the most popular programming language for Android smartphone applications and is among the most favored for edge device and internet of things development. Java was designed to have the look and feel of the C++ language, but it is simpler to use than C++ and enforces an object-oriented programming model. Java can be used to create complete applications that may run on a single computer or be distributed among servers and clients in a network. It can also be used to build a small application module or applet for use as part of a webpage.

Features of Java

There is given many features of java. They are also known as java buzzwords. The Java Features given below are simple and easy to understand.

1. Simple
   
2. Object-Oriented
   
3. Portable
   
4. Platform independent
   
5. Secured
   
6. Robust
   
7. Architecture neutral
   
8. Dynamic
   
9. Interpreted
   
10. High Performance
    
11. Multithreaded
    
12. Distributed
    

Uses Of Java

There are many places where Java is used in real world, starting from commercial e-commerce website to android apps, from scientific application to financial applications like electronic trading systems, from games like Minecraft to desktop applications like Eclipse, Netbeans, and IntelliJ, from an open source library to J2ME apps etc.