Java

Overview

Java is a high-level, class-based, object-oriented programming language developed by Sun Microsystems (now owned by Oracle). It is known for its ‘write once, run anywhere’ philosophy, meaning compiled Java code can run on all platforms that support Java without the need for recompilation.

Role in this knowledge base

Java is mentioned as a point of technical criticism directed at Steve Jobs, questioning its relation to other technological ideas like OpenDoc.

Key facts

• A critic questioned how Java, in any of its incarnations, addresses the ideas embodied in OpenDoc.

Sources

• steve_jobs_nails_it_how_to_professionally_handle_criticism

Related concepts

• programming_languages
• software_development
• technology