Java is a programming language and a development platform that enables developers to create applications for various devices and platforms. It is an object-oriented, class-based, and high-level language that follows the principle of “write once, run anywhere” (WORA), meaning that Java code can run on any system that supports a Java Virtual Machine (JVM). It provides features such as portability, security, performance, concurrency, and more2. It is developed and maintained by Oracle Corporation and the Java community.