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### **Introduction to Java:**

Java is a **high-level, object-oriented programming language** developed by **Sun Microsystems** in 1995, now owned by **Oracle Corporation**. It is designed to have as few implementation dependencies as possible, making it a platform-independent language thanks to the **Java Virtual Machine (JVM)**.

Java follows the **"write once, run anywhere"** (WORA) principle, meaning code compiled in Java can run on any device that has the JVM installed.

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### **Key Features of Java:**

1. **Platform Independent:**  

   Java programs run on any device with a JVM, regardless of the underlying OS.

2. **Object-Oriented:**  

   Everything in Java is treated as an object, promoting code reusability and modularity.

3. **Simple and Easy to Learn:**  

   Java has a clean and easy-to-understand syntax, influenced by C/C++ but without their complexities like pointers and multiple inheritance.

4. **Secure:**  

   Java provides a secure runtime environment with features like bytecode verification and a security manager.

5. **Robust:**  

   Strong memory management, exception handling, and type checking make Java a stable and reliable language.

6. **Multithreaded:**  

   Java supports multithreading, allowing programs to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

7. **High Performance:**  

   Though not as fast as C/C++, Java’s performance is enhanced through **Just-In-Time (JIT)** compilation.

8. **Distributed:**  

   Java has networking capabilities and APIs for distributed computing using technologies like RMI and EJB.

9. **Dynamic and Extensible:**  

   Java programs can dynamically load classes and support dynamic memory allocation.

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