Java Programming History and Versions

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Who is credited with developing Java programming in 1991?

Bill Gates
Linus Torvalds
James Gosling (correct)
Tim Berners-Lee

What is the codename for Java 1.4?

Tiger
Panther
Merlin (correct)
Mustang

Which version of Java was codenamed Tiger?

1.1
1.6
1.0
1.5 (correct)

What type of errors occur when the compiler finds something wrong in the program code?

Syntax error (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which Java platform provides technology for enterprise developers to enhance business logic?

Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Java Virtual Machine interpret for a computer's process?

Java program instructions (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which Java version was codenamed Mustang?

1.6 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the year when Java version 1.1 was released for Linux, Solaris, Mac, and Windows?

1996 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which platform provides speedy performance and high functionality demanded by web users?

Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of errors occur when the compiler finds something wrong in the program code?

Syntax errors (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Java Development Kit in Java programming?

Writing Java applications (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Java Development History

James Gosling is credited with developing Java programming in 1991.
Java version 1.4 was codenamed "Hotswap."
The version of Java codenamed "Tiger" is Java 5.
Java version codenamed "Mustang" refers to Java 6.

Java Error Types

Compile-time errors occur when the compiler detects issues in the code, such as syntax errors or type mismatches.

Java Platforms

Java EE (Enterprise Edition) provides technology for enterprise developers to enhance business logic and build scalable applications.
Java SE (Standard Edition) offers speedy performance and high functionality required by web users.

Additional Key Facts

Java version 1.1 was released in 1997 for Linux, Solaris, Mac, and Windows platforms.
The Java Virtual Machine (JVM) interprets bytecode for a computer's execution process.
The Java Development Kit (JDK) is essential for Java programming, as it includes tools for developing and compiling Java applications.

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Test your knowledge on the history and development of Java programming, as well as the different versions like Java 1.0, Java 1.1, Java 1.4, Java 1.5, and Java 1.6. Explore the features and codenames associated with each version.