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What is the primary goal of Java's 'write once, run anywhere' (WORA) principle?
What is the primary goal of Java's 'write once, run anywhere' (WORA) principle?
- To make Java code compatible only with specific computer architectures
- To allow compiled Java code to run on all platforms without recompilation (correct)
- To restrict Java code from running on different platforms
- To ensure Java code can only run on specific platforms
What makes Java applications platform-independent?
What makes Java applications platform-independent?
- Direct compilation to machine code for each platform
- Compilation to bytecode that can run on any Java virtual machine (correct)
- Dependency on specific computer architectures
- Incompatibility with certain operating systems
Which feature sets Java apart from C and C++?
Which feature sets Java apart from C and C++?
- Dynamic capabilities like reflection and runtime code modification (correct)
- Lower-level facilities than C and C++
- Lack of object-oriented programming support
- Strict dependency on implementation details
What contributed to Java's initial popularity shortly after its release?
What contributed to Java's initial popularity shortly after its release?
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Who originally developed Java?
Who originally developed Java?
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