What is Java Used For? The Most Important Applications

What is Java?

Java is a high-level, open-source programming language owned by Sun Microsystems that has risen in popularity since its 1995 debut. It has evolved a lot and is being used in a wide range of applications. As per TIOBE Index, Java continues to be the third most popular language worldwide amongst software developers.

What is Java used for?

Java works in an extensive array of applications, ranging from GUI-based desktop applications to web-based dynamic applications. Let’s take a deeper look at what Java is used for. 

GUI-Based Desktop Applications

Java offers libraries like JavaFx and Swing, which can build Java-based dynamic desktop applications. Only Swing was being used until the past few years. Then Java introduced JavaFX, which is more advanced than Swing. 

JavaFX offers a great UI kit and features to add media, UI control, and more in your Java application. It uses FXML, which is HTML-like and can define application interfaces. It also has features like “Scene builder.” which can integrate with NetBeans or Eclipse. Scene builder can create the FXML document using the drag-and-drop method. IDEs like NetBeans, Eclipse, and Intellij IDEA are built using Java.

To start building desktop-based applications, you should be well-versed with core Java concepts.

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