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Last Updated : 24 Mar, 2025
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Java is one of the most popular and widely used programming languages.

  • Used to develop mobile apps, desktop apps, web apps, web servers, games, and enterprise-level systems.
  • Java was invented by James Gosling and Oracle currently owns it. JDK 23 is the latest version of Java.
  • Java's syntax is similar to C/C++.
  • Popular platforms like LinkedIn, Amazon, and Netflix rely on Java for their back-end architecture, showcasing its stability and scalability across different environments.
  • Popularity is so high that 3 Billion+ devices use Java across the world.


Java Hello World Program

Java
// A Java program to print "Hello World" 
public class GFG { 
    public static void main(String args[]) 
    { 
        System.out.println("Hello World"); 
    } 
}

// Output:"Hello World"

Java Basics

Java Methods

Java Arrays

Java Strings

Java OOPs Concepts

Java Interfaces

Java Collections

Java Exception Handling

Java Multithreading

Java File Handling

Java Streams and Lambda Expressions

Java IO

Java Synchronization

Java Regex

Java Networking

Java Database Connectivity(JDBC)

Java Memory Allocation

Java Interview Questions

Java Program Examples

Java Coding Practice Problems

Java Quizzes and MCQs

Java Projects

Java Jobs & Opportunities

According to report of Statista, Java is most demanded programming languages after JavaScript by recruiters worldwide in 2024. Major MNC companies are recruiting Java Programmers.

Java Tutorial - Learn Java Programming

FAQs - Learn Java Programming

What is Java?

Developed by Sun Microsystems in 1995, Java is a highly popular, object-oriented programming language. This platform independent programming language is utilized for Android development, web development, artificial intelligence, cloud applications, and much more.

Why use Java ?

Java is simple to understand programming language because doesn’t contain concepts like : Pointers and operator overloading and it is secure and portable.

What are the major concepts in Java?

There are 4 major concept in Java that is abstraction, encapsulation, polymorphism, and inheritance. Along with this Java also works with three OOPs concept

How Java different to C++ ?

C++JAVA
C++ is platform dependent.Java is platform independent.
C++ uses compiler only.Java uses compiler and interpreter both.
C++ support pointers and operator overloading.Java doesn’t support pointers and operator overloading concept.

Java is based on object model hence it is one the popular programming language.

What are the scope of Java Technologies for Web Applications?

Java Technologies for Web Applications are a set of Java-based technologies that are used to develop web applications. These technologies include:

  • Java Servlet API
  • JavaServer Pages
  • JavaServer Faces
  • Enterprise JavaBeans
  • JDBC (Java Database Connectivity)
  • Java Messaging Service (JMS)
  • JavaMail API
  • JAX-WS

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