What is Java?

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Java is a professional programming language, one of the most popular programming languages around. You'll learn it in the AP Computer Science A course. Why learn Java?

  • It’s general purpose and practical: you'll see Java used for purposes like mobile apps, web applications, especially among large enterprises, and even for academic research projects.

  • Java is a strict object-oriented language, which will help you form good habits for effectively engineering large software applications, right from the start.

  • Java has been in use for more than 20 years by companies of all sizes.

  • While it is a mature language, new features and improvements are made to Java every year.