The Java programming language emerged roughly 25 years ago, when Smalltalk and C++ dominated. Back then it was easy to argue that the world didn't need another object-oriented programming language.

Embedded systems are computer systems embedded into complete devices, whose dedicated functions reside within a larger mechanical or electrical system. Typically used in both industrial and consumer ...

Sun Microsystems introduced the Java platform in 1995 as a new programming language and runtime environment ideally suited for Internet-related applications. Building on its long-standing corporate ...