Wednesday, November 11, 2009

What is Java?

Among the many software already exists, we often hear the term Java, called Java or J2ME (Java 2 Micro Edition), which is derived from the Java language, in which its functions is focused on creating applications in mobile environments. Java is a software technology, in which programming language included. Also Java is a platform that has a virtual machine and libraries needed to write and run a program.

Java initially developed in the computer environment by Sun Microsystems Inc.. with the aim to produce a simple computer language without having to be bound to a specific architecture. In 1995 Sun released a Java-based browser with the nickname of Hot Java, and then followed by Netscape decided to make a browser equipped with Java language. Afterwards, joined also the leading developers such as IBM and Microsoft.

The following year, Sun Microsystems Inc.. released Java Software Development Kit (JDK) first, which is JDK 1.1. Then continue to develop the programming that runs the applet in the browser into a world-class programming that is widely used for the development of a variety of applications.

Java programming language itself roughly divided into 3, namely the Java 2 Standard Edition (J2SE), Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) and Java 2 Micro Edition (J2ME). J2SE is used to develop desktop applications and applets. J2EE is used to develop applications based on client / server enterprise scale. And J2ME are applied to a variety of small devices with the amount of memory, storage capacity and limited user interface, such as mobile phones and PDAs.

Until now, there are two versions of the Java J2ME platform is commonly used in mobile phones is still MIDP 1.0 has a simple specification and provides the basic functionality for mobile applications, including basic user interface and network security. MIDP 2.0 and have added various features such as gaming, multimedia, support various types of connectivity, as well as OTA.

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