What is Java and what does "Java" mean?

Java is a widely-used, high-level programming language developed by Sun Microsystems (now owned by Oracle Corporation). The name "Java" refers to the coffee-loving culture of the development team, as well as its ability to provide a "buzz" in the tech industry.

How does Java work?

Java is a platform-independent language, meaning that once a program is written in Java, it can run on any platform (such as Windows, Mac, or Linux) without any modifications. This is achieved through the use of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), which acts as an interpreter and runs the compiled Java code. Java applications are compiled into bytecode, which is then executed by the JVM.

Java also follows the principle of "write once, run anywhere," which means that developers can write code once and deploy it on multiple platforms, making it a versatile and popular choice for software development.