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Salient Features of Java

Java is a high-level, object-oriented, and platform-independent programming language known for its simplicity, security, and portability. It supports major OOP principles, features automatic garbage collection, and allows for multithreading and dynamic class loading. Java's capabilities make it ideal for building robust and scalable applications across various platforms.

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Salient Features of Java

Java is a high-level, object-oriented, and platform-independent programming language known for its simplicity, security, and portability. It supports major OOP principles, features automatic garbage collection, and allows for multithreading and dynamic class loading. Java's capabilities make it ideal for building robust and scalable applications across various platforms.

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Salient Features of Java Language (10 Marks)

Java is a high-level, object-oriented, and platform-independent programming language developed


by Sun Microsystems in 1995. It has become one of the most widely used languages for application
development due to its reliability, portability, and security features.

1. Simple
- Java is easy to learn and use.
- Removes complex features of C/C++ like pointers, operator overloading, and manual memory
management.
- Uses automatic garbage collection and has clean, readable syntax.

2. Object-Oriented
- Java is fully object-oriented.
- Supports all major OOP principles: Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism, and Abstraction.

3. Platform Independent
- Java code is compiled into bytecode which runs on the Java Virtual Machine (JVM).
- "Write once, run anywhere" capability.

4. Secure
- No direct access to memory (no pointers).
- Bytecode verification, exception handling, and secure class loading.
- Supports cryptography and authentication APIs.

5. Robust
- Strong memory management and exception handling.
- Automatic garbage collection prevents memory leaks.
- Emphasis on early error checking.

6. Multithreaded
- Built-in support for multithreading using Thread class and Runnable interface.
- Enables concurrent execution of two or more parts of a program.
7. Architecture Neutral
- Bytecode is not dependent on system architecture (32-bit or 64-bit).
- Ensures program behavior is consistent across platforms.

8. High Performance
- Faster than traditional interpreted languages due to Just-In-Time (JIT) compiler.
- Balanced performance with security and portability.

9. Distributed
- Supports distributed computing through built-in networking libraries and RMI.
- Ideal for internet-based applications.

10. Dynamic
- Supports loading of classes at runtime.
- Reflection and dynamic memory management allow flexible application development.

Conclusion:
Java's simplicity, security, portability, and rich feature set make it one of the most widely used
languages for building robust and scalable applications.

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