Java Programming Language Introduction

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What is the primary function of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE)?

  • To compile Java source code
  • To provide an environment to run existing Java programs (correct)
  • To develop new Java programs
  • To install Java development tools

Which statement accurately describes the Java Virtual Machine (JVM)?

  • It manages the installation of Java development tools.
  • It compiles Java source code to machine code.
  • It is essential for developing Java applications.
  • It executes Java Bytecode and includes an interpreter and compiler. (correct)

What is a requirement for the class name and file name of a Java program?

  • They must have the same name and the file should have a .java extension. (correct)
  • They must not exceed 10 characters.
  • They must be different.
  • They must be in lowercase letters.

Which command is used to run a compiled Java program from the command prompt?

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Which of the following tools is NOT part of the Java Runtime Environment?

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What is the main advantage of Java's multi-threaded capabilities?

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Which of the following is NOT a feature of Java's architecture neutrality?

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What is the primary purpose of using the javac command?

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Which of the following is considered a text editor suitable for Java development?

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What is the role of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) in Java development?

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Which of the following is NOT a feature of a robust programming language like Java?

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How is Java's performance compared to a compiled language like C++?

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What is the relationship between the Java Development Kit (JDK) and the Java Runtime Environment (JRE)?

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What is the main reason Java was first developed?

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Which of these features is NOT a benefit of using Java's Automatic Garbage Collection?

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Why is Java considered platform-independent?

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What is one of the key security measures employed by Java to protect against unauthorized access?

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Which of these is NOT a core concept in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)?

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Which component of Java's security model is responsible for verifying that bytecode conforms to security rules?

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What is the main advantage of Java's simple syntax?

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Why is Java considered a preferred language for developing applications that run on multiple platforms?

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Flashcards

Java

An object-oriented programming language developed by James Gosling at Sun Microsystems, released in 1995.

Object-oriented Programming (OOP)

A programming methodology that structures software around objects which contain data and behavior.

Features of Java

Characteristics that include simplicity, object-orientation, platform independence, and security.

Write Once, Run Anywhere (WORA)

Java's capability to run on multiple platforms without modification due to bytecode.

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Automatic Garbage Collection

A feature in Java that automatically manages memory by removing unreferenced objects.

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Inheritance

One of the basic concepts of OOP that allows a new class to inherit properties of an existing class.

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Polymorphism

An OOP concept where an object can take many forms or have multiple behaviors.

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Java Security Features

Strategies like no explicit pointers and sandboxing programs to protect against security threats.

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Robustness in Java

Java's strong memory management, avoiding security issues and supporting garbage collection.

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Architecture-neutral

Java's features are not dependent on architecture, with consistent primitive type sizes.

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Portability of Java

Java bytecode can be carried and run on any platform without modification.

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High-performance Java

Java runs faster than traditional interpreted languages, closer to native code.

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Distributed applications

Java enables creation of distributed apps using RMI and EJB to access methods from any machine.

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Multi-threading in Java

Allows concurrent execution of multiple tasks without excessive memory use.

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Java Development Kit (JDK)

A toolkit for developing, compiling, and running Java applications, includes JRE and JVM.

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Java Runtime Environment (JRE)

A subset of JDK, providing runtime support for Java applications.

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JRE

Java Runtime Environment, needed to run existing Java programs.

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Compiler

Translates high-level code into bytecode, making it executable by JVM.

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Class and File Naming

Class name and file name must match, and file must end with .java.

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JDK Installation

Java Development Kit must be installed for development; updates path variables accordingly.

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Study Notes

Week 1 Tutorial Introduction

  • This week's tutorial introduces the programming language Java.
  • The language Java was developed by James Gosling at Sun Microsystems, now a part of Oracle Corporation.

Java (Programming Language)

  • Java is an object-oriented programming language.
  • It was released in 1995 as part of the Sun Microsystems Java platform.
  • Key features include: Simple syntax (based on C++), removed many confusing features, Automatic garbage collection.
  • Objects and classes, inheritance, polymorphism, abstraction, encapsulation are basic OOPs concepts.
  • Object-oriented programming means organizing software as a combination of objects with data and behaviors.
  • Features that simplify software development and maintenance.

Features of Java

  • Simple: Based on C++, removed features like explicit pointers and operator overloading, automatic garbage collection.
  • Object-oriented: Java code is organized by objects combining data and behavior.
  • Distributed: Java supports distributed applications using RMI and EJB. Accessing files from any machine on the internet.
  • Multithreaded: Threads enable concurrent program execution and sharing common memory area.
  • Robust: Strong memory management, avoids security issues with pointers, automatic garbage collection, exception handling.
  • Architecture-neutral: Feature-independent architecture; for example, sizes of primitive types are fixed.
  • Portable: Java bytecode is platform-independent (write once, run anywhere).
  • Secure: Run inside a virtual machine sandbox to prevent malicious code.
  • High Performance: Faster than other interpreter languages.

Text Editor

  • Common text editors for Java include Notepad, Notepad++, BlueJ, NetBeans, and Eclipse.

Steps to Execute a Java Program

    1. Compile the Java program using the command javac, for example, javac HelloWorld.java.
    1. Run the program using the command java, for example, java Hello.

JDK (Java Development Kit)

  • The JDK is a development environment used for building Java applications.
  • The JDK includes tools like javac and java, along with the JRE (Java Runtime Environment) and JVM (Java Virtual Machine).
  • The JDK is necessary to compile and run a Java program.

JRE (Java Runtime Environment)

  • JRE is a subset of JDK ; it's the runtime environment providing the interpreter to run a Java program (but does not include tools for developing a new program).

JVM (Java Virtual Machine)

  • JVM is a virtual machine that executes Java bytecode.
  • It acts as an interpreter/compiler (JIT) for Java byte code.

Compiler

  • A compiler translates high-level language code into bytecode.
  • Java code is transformed into bytecode by the compiler.

Interpreter

  • An interpreter executes code line-by-line.

Structure of JAVA program

  • Example program structure showing package declaration, class, main method, and print statement.

IDE (Integrated Development Environment)

  • IDEs help with Java development—like NetBeans, Eclipse, or others.

Java Rules and Conventions

  • Class names and file names should match.
  • File names should end with .java.
  • The system needs to have JDK installed.

Open Console (Command Prompt)

  • Open the command prompt.
  • Find the location of the file.
  • Write the javac command for compilation.
  • Write the java command for execution.

Additional Notes

  • The figures mentioned in the slides are likely used to clarify the concepts but are not necessary for the study notes in this summary.

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