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Aaliya · Mar 10th, 2006, 1:35 AM

The question

Java has become an important programming language in a very short time. What are some of the things that have made it so popular? (Your answer should include, but not be limited to, a discussion of Java's role on the Internet.)

I'm first to java & could not find the answer on the web. Sumone could u give me sum points.

Thanx

Mjordan2nd · Mar 10th, 2006, 2:10 AM

Where all have you looked so far?

java_roshan · Mar 10th, 2006, 6:04 AM

I believe, one of the aspect among the other top ones is, "CROSS-PLATFORM" that makes it one of the most popular. i.e. if you compile a java program in (say) windows,a class file is generated, which in turn, when supplied to the Java Runtime Environment on a computer where the source code was Not compiled would run in the same way it would have ran on the source computer.

The other feature, I think that makes it popular is, a plethora of classes are built-in and can be used simply to perform a task. Inheritance ...Reusability!...Fantastic! Just import and code!

Arevos · Mar 10th, 2006, 7:48 AM

In summary, and in order of importance (at least IMO):

1. Free
2. Crossplatform
3. Backed by a large corporation
4. It was very similar to the already well known C++, but with automatic garbage collection and fewer "quirks"
5. Large standard library
6. A number of standards (JDBC, JMS, J2EE etc.) that allow for good interoperability between libraries
7. Fast virtual machine (well, at least the latest ones are; the first versions of Java were a little sluggish)
8. Good threading support

I can only think of one way the Internet helped Java's adoption, and that's simple that distributing a free programming language is far easier online. I don't think anyone can claim that Java applets were exactly much of a success

ReggaetonKing · Mar 10th, 2006, 9:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Arevos

I can only think of one way the Internet helped Java's adoption, and that's simple that distributing a free programming language is far easier online. I don't think anyone can claim that Java applets were exactly much of a success

I dont think Java would be as popular if it wasnt for the help of the Internet.

Arevos · Mar 10th, 2006, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reggaeton_king

I dont think Java would be as popular if it wasnt for the help of the Internet.

That was sort of my point

ReggaetonKing · Mar 10th, 2006, 1:48 PM

I must have misunderstood your post then...its all good!

Mar 10th, 2006, 1:35 AM	#1
Aaliya Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Java The question Java has become an important programming language in a very short time. What are some of the things that have made it so popular? (Your answer should include, but not be limited to, a discussion of Java's role on the Internet.) I'm first to java & could not find the answer on the web. Sumone could u give me sum points. Thanx

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Mar 10th, 2006, 6:04 AM	#3
java_roshan Professional Programmer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Student of University of Mumbai, Maharashtra State, India Posts: 344 Rep Power: 4	I believe, one of the aspect among the other top ones is, "CROSS-PLATFORM" that makes it one of the most popular. i.e. if you compile a java program in (say) windows,a class file is generated, which in turn, when supplied to the Java Runtime Environment on a computer where the source code was Not compiled would run in the same way it would have ran on the source computer. The other feature, I think that makes it popular is, a plethora of classes are built-in and can be used simply to perform a task. Inheritance ...Reusability!...Fantastic! Just import and code!

Mar 10th, 2006, 7:48 AM	#4
Arevos Programming Guru Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: England Posts: 1,499 Rep Power: 4	In summary, and in order of importance (at least IMO): 1. Free 2. Crossplatform 3. Backed by a large corporation 4. It was very similar to the already well known C++, but with automatic garbage collection and fewer "quirks" 5. Large standard library 6. A number of standards (JDBC, JMS, J2EE etc.) that allow for good interoperability between libraries 7. Fast virtual machine (well, at least the latest ones are; the first versions of Java were a little sluggish) 8. Good threading support I can only think of one way the Internet helped Java's adoption, and that's simple that distributing a free programming language is far easier online. I don't think anyone can claim that Java applets were exactly much of a success

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