Java is a programming language developed by Sun Microsystems that enables programmers to do lots of tricky things with Web pages. It can put what's called an 'Applet' onto the page. The result is that scrolling text you sometimes see on websites. Java is also used in creating simple animations on the screen, and can be used to allow visitors to your site to play simple computer games. Unlike JavaScript, Java is a full-fledged programming language. Java files are separate from, but linked to the H-T-M-L of the main page. If you're interested in learning how to program in Java, you can find tutorials on the Web, in bookstores, or your local library.
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