Java remains a developer favorite for good reason — it’s secure, robust and relatively simple. These eight facts about java programming language reveal more about this enterprise workhorse.
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8 Interesting Java Programming Language Facts
An Enterprise Favorite
More than 95% of enterprise desktops run Java.
Rising Sun
Sun Microsystems created Java. Java was originally called Oak. Oracle now oversees Java after its acquisition of Sun in 2010.
Stay Tuned
Java was originally designed for interactive TV, but the digital cable industry wasn’t ready for the technology.
Pay Day
The median salary for a Java developer in the U.S. is $83,975. There are 9 million Java developers worldwide.
Java Comes After C
After the programming language C, Java ranks No. 2 in popularity among programming languages.
Top Java Tech
The JUnit testing framework is the top Java technology, used by more than four out of five developers. Jenkins is second, used by 70% of developers.
Standard Edition 8
Java’s latest major release is the Platform Standard Edition 8. Its features include improved developer productivity and app performance through reduced boilerplate code, improved collections and annotations.
The Duke
Java’s mascot, Duke, was created by Joe Palrang, who worked on popular animated movies such as Shrek.
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