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Java is a language that was developed in 1990 by Sun, although it is currently owned by Oracle.

Properties

Java:

• Is an Object Orientated Language.
• Is strongly typed.
• Everything in Java is memory references.
• Has error management using the Exception object.
• Has the Swing package for graphical programming.

OS Compatibilities

Java is compatible with any computer that has an installed JRE (Java Runtime Enviroment).

IDE

Java's main Integrated Development Enviroment is Netbeans, owned by Oracle, but Eclipse is also used frequently.