Java: A High-Level Multi-Paradigm Programming Language

Introduction

• Java is a high-level, multi-paradigm programming language known for platform-independent bytecode.
• Designed by James Gosling in 1990 at Sun Microsystems.
• One of the first demonstrations was the Star 7 PDA, leading to the creation of the Java mascot, Duke.
• Java is one of the world's most popular languages, powering:
  • Enterprise web apps (Spring Framework)
  • Big Data pipelines (Hadoop)
  • Mobile apps (Android)
  • NASA’s Maestro Mars Rover controller

Innovative Compilation and Execution

• Compilation to Bytecode: Unlike C/C++ which compile to machine code, Java compiles to bytecode.
• Platform Independence: Bytecode runs on any OS without recompiling, thanks to the Java Virtual Machine (JVM).
• Java is both compiled and interpreted.
• Requires the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) to run, which is widely installed.
• WORA: "Write Once, Run Anywhere."

Language Features

• Syntax: Strongly typed with curly brace syntax similar to C family.
• High-level features include:
  • Garbage Collection
  • Runtime Type Checking
  • Reflection

Getting Started

• Java Development Kit (JDK): Required to start developing.
• Create a file with .java extension.
• Class Structure: Every program starts with a class name matching the file name.
• Main Method: Entry point where code execution begins.
• Variables and Output:
  • Define a variable with a type, name, and value.
  • Print using the built-in System class.

Object-Oriented and Functional Programming

• Code is organized into classes and methods.
  • Public Keyword: Method accessible outside the class.
  • Static Keyword: Method is a member of the class itself.
• Custom Classes: Create blueprints for objects with attributes and methods.
  • Instantiate using the new keyword.
• Supports functional programming patterns, such as anonymous lambda methods.

Compilation and Execution

• Use the compiler to generate a class file containing bytecode.
• Run the file using the Java command to tell the JVM to execute it.

Conclusion

• Java allows developers to build enterprise-grade applications with ease.
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