Kopec Explains Software

#55 What is Java?

Jun 28, 2021
Explore the origins, characteristics, and success of Java as a programming language and platform. Learn about its use in embedded systems, Android development, and enterprise web applications. Discover the differences between Java and JavaScript and the recent acceleration in Java development. Understand the widespread usage of Java in critical software development and its limitations in low-level development.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
A comprehensive overview of the history and usage of Java
03:38 • 4min
3
Comparison of Java and JavaScript, Java's Popularity and Evolution
07:36 • 4min
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The Popularity and Usage of Java as an Enterprise Language
11:28 • 2min