Java Programming Language Evolution

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When did the College Board announce that the Computer Science Advanced Placement exams would be based on Java?

In January 2010

In November 2000 (correct)

In September 2021

In 2004

Which Java version was announced by Oracle to be released every six months starting in August 2017?

Java 9

Java 21

Java 11 (correct)

Java 17

In which year did Java celebrate its 25th birthday?

2017

2020 (correct)

2023

2004

Which Java version was a long-term support release, ensuring support until at least September 2026?

Java 17 Signup and view all the answers

Which programming language had the top position on the TIOBE Index for 15 years starting from 2004?

Java Signup and view all the answers

What significant event occurred in January 2010 related to Java?

Oracle purchased Sun Microsystems Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of websites that use Java?

Google, YouTube, LinkedIn, Amazon, and eBay Signup and view all the answers

According to Glassdoor's ranking in 2021, what was the top-ranked job in America?

Java developer Signup and view all the answers

How is Java explained in the book for readers?

In manageable chunks with complete code examples Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus when providing code examples in the book about Java?

Key concepts without fancy tricks Signup and view all the answers

What additional feature does the book provide for readers besides code examples?

Diagrams to visualize ideas and exercises with solutions Signup and view all the answers

In 2020, why did Java remain popular according to Oracle University?

Because of its popularity among developers Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between object-oriented languages like Java and imperative languages like FORTRAN?

Object-oriented languages focus on data organization, while imperative languages focus on commands. Signup and view all the answers

How do object-oriented programs differ from imperative programs in terms of organizing data?

Object-oriented programs focus on data first, whereas imperative programs focus on commands first. Signup and view all the answers

Why are object-oriented languages considered superior to 'Do this/Do that' languages?

Object-oriented languages enable building on existing data, reducing the need to start from scratch every time. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using object-oriented languages like Java for programming?

Being able to modify existing data structures without starting from scratch. Signup and view all the answers

How do object-oriented programs approach the development process compared to 'Do this/Do that' languages?

By organizing the data first before implementing commands. Signup and view all the answers

Why did it take a while for computer programmers to realize the benefits of object-oriented programming over other paradigms?

Due to the initial focus on immediate commands rather than long-term data structuring. Signup and view all the answers