A java is an object oriented language. it is an internet language which supports the internet. It is also a distributed language, which means concept of client and server. The most important concept which comes with java is Platform independent. It supports the cross platform concept. Java language was developed by Sun Microsystems in 1995(USA) Read the article about What is Java? Who developed it

 Object oriented Features:

           1. Encapsulation [class & object]

           2. Inheritance [the properties of one class is transferred to other class]

3. Polymorphism [Abstract class, method overloading and Method overriding]

Internet Language: Java supports the concept of applet and servlets and those application can be run by using web-browser. So that Java is an internet language.

Distributed Language: Java supports the concepts of RMI(Remote Method Invocation) and in RMI, we can developed the distributed application.

Platform Independent language: Java supports cross platform so; Java is an PLATEFORM independent language. Once compiled java program and run anywhere on any platform.

History of Java:

Java language was developed by Sun Microsystems in 1995(USA)

Initially, it was known as Green Project in 1990 after 18 months it was renamed as OAK and further released JAVA 1.1 in 1995.

Java’s Team Member:

               1. James Gosling(creator of java)

               2. Patrick Naughton

               3. Chris Warth

               4. Ed Frank

               5. Mike Sheridan

for java, Sun microsystem provides three types of software:

               1. J2SE(java 2 standard edition):used for developing window application or desktop application/client based application.

               2. J2EE(java 2 Enterprized edition): used for web application or server side application.

               3. J2ME(java 2 Micro edition):used for micro device like mobile phone.