Advantages of Java Development: Why Java isn't Dying

Java is a powerful, object-oriented programming language that is easy to learn and offers many benefits. It is the universal standard development for most enterprise software, games, web content and mobile apps.

More than 9 million developers around the world use Java to develop a variety of top performing applications that are fast, secure and reliable. Here are some more advantages of Java:

• Cost effective
  Many developers use Java because it is cost effective. Because it is open-source, users don’t have to worry about paying expensive license fees.  Java’s large online community provides free support to users and is a great place for developers to share ideas and help make Java stronger.

• Extensive usage
  Java programming language was designed to be portable and dynamic so it can adapt to different platforms, programs and applications. This flexibility is one reason that is Java is one of the most popular programming languages for developing web, desktop and mobile applications.

• Cross-platform
  Java is cross-platform, meaning it can run on different platforms, such as Windows, Linux, Unix and Mac OS. The phrase, “write once, run anywhere,” describes Java’s ability to run on multiple operating systems. This saves developers the time and effort of writing different software versions for each platform.

• Enterprise applications
  Because of its stability, Java is used to develop large, multi-tiered, scalable and secure network applications, otherwise known as enterprise applications. About 97 percent of enterprise desktops in a variety of industries run on Java. In today’s networked world, enterprise applications are no longer just for large corporations; smaller organizations and individual developers also benefit from them.

Shinetech’s developers use Java to build applications for companies around the world in a variety of industries. Read some of our case studies to learn more about our Java experience.  

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