What is Java and why we use it?

What is Java?

•  Java is a high-level programming language originally developed by Sun Microsystems and released in 1995.
• Java runs on a variety of platforms, such as Windows, Mac OS, and the various versions of UNIX.
• According to Sun, 3 billion devices run java. There are many devices where java is currently used. Some of them are as follows:

Mobile Applications (specially Android apps) such as WhatsApp , Facebook etc.

1.  Desktop Applications such as acrobat reader, media player, antivirus etc.
2. Web Applications such as irctc.co.in, javatpoint.com etc.
3.  Enterprise Applications such as banking applications.
4. Mobile & Embedded System
5. Smart Card
6. Robotics and Games etc.
7. Database Connection

And much, much more!!

Why Use Java?

• Java works on different platforms (Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry Pi, etc.)
• It is one of the most popular programming language in the world.
•  It is easy to learn and simple to use.
•  It is open-source and free.
• It is secure, fast and powerful.
• It has a huge community support (tens of millions of developers).
•  Java is an object oriented language which gives a clear structure to programs and allows code to be reused, lowering development costs.
•  As Java is close to C++ and C#, it makes it easy for programmers to switch to Java or vice versa.