Essentials of the Java Programming Language
Short summary:
The above development description applies to any programming language, not
just Java. It is worthwhile to make some additional observations about program
development specific to Java.
Long summary:
The source code for a Java program are contained in text files with the
.java extension.
The Edit, Compile, and Execute stages of program development can sometimes
be brought together in the context of a computer program known as an
Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Such IDEs vary in power and
facilities provided to the developer, and many are overkill for a student’s first
introduction to a programming language. There are two Java IDEs that are
well suited to a new student, Dr. Java[1] and Blue J[2].
Many common programming subproblems have already been solved and it
is not necessary to build these again. For Java, an extensive set of libraries
is available and is part of the what is known as the Java Platform. The Java
Application Programming Interface (API) defines the facilities available for
use from our Java programs.
Source: personal.denison.edu
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