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Which statement best describes Java's design goal?
Which statement best describes Java's design goal?
- To limit bytecode compatibility
- To maximize implementation dependencies
- To minimize implementation dependencies (correct)
- To support platform-specific compilation
What is the primary purpose of Java's bytecode?
What is the primary purpose of Java's bytecode?
- To simplify compilation process
- To restrict code execution to specific platforms
- To optimize code for specific architectures
- To enable platform-independent execution (correct)
What distinguishes Java's syntax from C and C++?
What distinguishes Java's syntax from C and C++?
- More low-level facilities
- Similar level of low-level facilities
- Lack of object-oriented features
- Fewer low-level facilities (correct)
What sets Java apart from traditional compiled languages in terms of runtime capabilities?
What sets Java apart from traditional compiled languages in terms of runtime capabilities?
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Who originally developed Java?
Who originally developed Java?
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Java's Design Goal and Characteristics
- Java's design goal is to allow developers to "write once, run anywhere," meaning that programs can run on any platform that has a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) without modification.
Bytecode Purpose
- The primary purpose of Java's bytecode is to provide a platform-independent intermediate form of code that can be executed by the JVM, allowing Java programs to run on multiple platforms.
Syntax Distinctions
- Java's syntax is distinguished from C and C++ by its lack of pointers, operator overloading, and multiple inheritance, making it a simpler and more secure language.
Runtime Capabilities
- Java sets itself apart from traditional compiled languages in terms of runtime capabilities by providing a dynamic loading of classes, which allows for more flexibility and ease of use.
Java's Origin
- Java was originally developed by James Gosling at Sun Microsystems (now owned by Oracle Corporation).
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