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Unit 1
Data
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Unit 3 • Chapter 1

What is Java?

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Java is a general-purpose programming language that is object-oriented and has been around for over 25 years. It is one of the most popular programming languages in the world and is used to develop a wide variety of applications, including mobile apps, web apps, and games. Java is also used in enterprise software development and is the language of choice for many large companies. Java is platform-independent, meaning that code written in Java can run on any device with a Java Virtual Machine (JVM). This makes Java a very versatile language that can be used to develop applications for a variety of platforms.

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