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Chapter 1. History, Basic syntax. Java History. 1991: use in consumer devices1994: use in browsersprogrammers embraced because:simpler than C rich libraryportable programsmicro edition and enterprise edition provide support for wide range of apps, from cell phones to large Internet serverssa
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1. Basic Java
2. Chapter 1 History, Basic syntax
3. Java History 1991: use in consumer devices
1994: use in browsers
programmers embraced because:
simpler than C++
rich library
portable programs
micro edition and enterprise edition provide support for wide range of apps, from cell phones to large Internet servers
safe (must trust applets when you download!)
Java virtual machine (JVM) catches many mistakes, makes it easier to use
4. Java drawbacks Not designed for beginners; must learn fair amount of syntax (although somewhat less than C++)
Has been extended many times can be confusing which version you are using
Rich libraries provide many capabilities, but too much to learn all at once
5. Java Versions
6. Simple First Program