Overview of Java
Java has emerged as the object-oriented programming language of choice. Some of the important concepts of Java include:
- Java virtual machine (JVM), which provides the fundamental basis for platform independence
- Automated storage management techniques, such as garbage collection
- Language syntax that is similar to that of the C language
The result is a language that is object-oriented and efficient for application programming.
This section covers the following topics:
Java and Object-Oriented Programming Terminology
Key Features of the Java Language
JVM
Java Class Hierarchy
