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Without software, a computer is useless?
Without software, a computer is useless?
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Which of the following are examples of programming languages?
Which of the following are examples of programming languages?
What is the primary advantage of using Java?
What is the primary advantage of using Java?
What is the purpose of a compiler in the program development process?
What is the purpose of a compiler in the program development process?
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What is the role of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM)?
What is the role of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM)?
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Java is a case-sensitive language, meaning that uppercase and lowercase letters are treated differently.
Java is a case-sensitive language, meaning that uppercase and lowercase letters are treated differently.
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What are keywords in Java?
What are keywords in Java?
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What is an operator in Java?
What is an operator in Java?
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What is the primary purpose of punctuation in Java?
What is the primary purpose of punctuation in Java?
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A Java statement always needs to be written on a single line of code.
A Java statement always needs to be written on a single line of code.
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Briefly describe a variable in Java.
Briefly describe a variable in Java.
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What is the significance of syntax in a programming language?
What is the significance of syntax in a programming language?
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Introduction to Java
- Java is a leading programming language
- Software is crucial for computer functionality
- People use the internet for information and communication due to software availability.
- Programming languages like Java, Python, and Visual Basic are used to create software.
Why Java
- Platform independent: runs on many computers with little modification.
- Object-oriented: uses objects for data and functions
- Effective memory management
- Multi-threaded: allows multiple tasks to run concurrently
- Secure and Simple
- Rich APIs: (e.g., I/O, Networking, XML Parsing, Database Connection)
Where Java is used
- Building Android applications (e.g., Android Studio, Google's Android API)
- Java web applications (e.g., Gmail backend, GIFT UIS)
- Software tools and frameworks (e.g., Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, NetBeans, Hadoop MapReduce framework)
- Scientific applications
- Games (e.g., Minecraft Java Edition)
Programming Language
- Programming: Planning and creating a program.
- Programming Language: Set of rules, symbols, and words for writing programs.
- Computer Program: Set of instructions a computer follows to perform a task.
- Syntax Rules: Guidelines for valid statements (instructions).
- Java is case-sensitive
Software
- System Programs: Monitor overall computer activity and provide services (e.g., memory management, I/O, storage management), Windows, Mac, Linux
- Application Programs: Provide specific functions (e.g., word processors, spreadsheets, games).
Evolution of Programming Languages
- Machine language
- Assembly language
- High-level languages
Program Development Process
- Programmer uses a text editor to create a Java source code file.
- Programmer runs a compiler that translates the source code into bytecode.
- The Java Virtual Machine (JVM) reads and executes the bytecode instructions
Portability
- A Java program can run on many different computer types with minimal modification because the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) translates bytecode to the computer's native language.
Compiler
- Translates source code into executable form
- Identifies and reports syntax errors
- If syntactically correct, translates the source to bytecode.
Java Virtual Machine (JVM)
- Reads and executes bytecode instructions.
- Simulates a computer that understands Java bytecode, not directly machine code, enabling platform independence.
Common Language Elements
- Keywords
- Operators
- Punctuation
- Programmer-defined identifiers
- Strict syntactic rules
Keywords
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Reserved identifiers in Java (e.g., public, static, class, void) with specific meanings
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Written in lowercase
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Not used as programmer-defined identifiers
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Operators
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Example:
profit = sellingPrice - cost Price; -
Perform operations on data items (operands).
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e.g.,
=is an assignment operator.
Punctuation
- Used to mark beginning/end of statements or separate list items.
- Semicolons end Java statements.
- Proper punctuation is needed for correct Java code.
Lines vs Statements
- Line: A single line in a program's body
- Statement: A complete Java command causing computer action
- Blank lines improve code readability.
- Statements combine keywords, operators, and programmer-defined names
Programmer-defined Identifiers (Variables)
- Data stored in memory
- Variable: Named memory location
- Created by programmer giving a name; e.g.,
int hours = 40;
Syntax
- Rules for writing a program, specifying how Java instructions are written, including how keywords and operators are used and where punctuation must appear.
First Java Program
- See code examples for a basic Java program.
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Explore the fundamentals of Java, a versatile and widely-used programming language. This quiz covers its key features, applications, and advantages in the software development domain. Test your knowledge about Java's capabilities and where it is commonly utilized.
