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Java at 30: How a language designed for a failed gadget became a global powerhouse
It was never the sexiest language, but for decades Java has been a mainstay of modern technology, and it's going to be with us for years to come.
Java's roots trace back to 1991, when Sun engineers James Gosling, Mike Sheridan, and Patrick Naughton set out to create a language for interactive television and embedded devices. From its early days powering dynamic web content, Java has grown to dominate enterprise software, mobile applications, and, more recently, cloud-native development and big data solutions. Java's versatility, its support for cloud-native architectures, and its ability to handle the demands of AI and big data ensure that the language will continue to shape the future of software development.
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