Chapter 3. Vacationing in Java

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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS HOUR:

  • A definition of the Java language

  • The benefits of using Java

  • Some examples of Java at work

  • An explanation of object-oriented programming

  • Sites of note for Java programmers

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Before you venture further into Java programming, it’s worthwhile to learn more about the language and see what Java programmers are doing today. Though Java has outgrown its origins as a language focused on web programs, you can still find some interesting examples of how Java is used on the Web.

During this hour, we take a look at sites that feature Java programs and talk about the history and development of the language.

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