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java-logo-orange-boxThe Java programming language was released by Sun Microsystems in 1995, and was designed to let developers "write one, run everywhere". The Java syntax resembles that of C/C++, and the resulting compiled bytecode and be run on most major operating systems. Java is the primary development platform used by the mobile Android operating system. Developers looking to get started with Java can select from a number free IDEs including Eclipse and Netbeans.

This guide will show you how to get started with the Java programing language, how to create Java applications for the Andriod operating system, and how to install and update the Java run time.

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