Preface
Java is one of the world’s most important and widely used computer languages. Furthermore, it has held that distinction for many years. Unlike some other computer languages whose influence has waned with the passage of time, Java’s has grown stronger. Java leapt to the forefront of Internet programming with its first release. Each subsequent version has solidified that position. Today, it is still the first and best choice for developing web-based applications. Java is also part of the smartphone revolution because it is used for Android programming. Simply put: much of the modern world runs on Java code. Java really is that important.
A key reason for Java’s success is its agility. Since its original 1.0 release, Java has continually ...
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