Lesson: The Java Technology Phenomenon (The Java™ Tutorials

The Java Technology Phenomenon

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Lesson: The Java Technology Phenomenon

Talk about Java technology seems to be everywhere, but what exactly is it? The following sections explain how Java technology is both a programming language and a platform, and provide an overview of what this technology can do for you.

About the Java Technology
What Can Java Technology Do?
How Will Java Technology Change My Life?

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