Exploring the Diverse Applications of Java: From Web Development to Big Data

Java language was developed by Sun Microsystems in 1995. In subsequent years, the language has become the backbone of millions of applications across multiple platforms including Windows, Macintosh and UNIX-based desktops, Android-based mobiles, embedded systems and enterprise solutions. According to Oracle (that acquired Sun Microsystems in 2010), Every enterprise uses Java in one way or other. As per Oracle, more than 3 billion devices run applications designed on the development platform.

Java is used to design the following applications:

• Desktop GUI applications.
• Object Oriented Database.
• Embedded systems.
• Real Time System
• Artificial intelligence and expert system
• Web applications, including eCommerce applications, front and back office electronic trading systems, settlement and confirmation systems, data processing projects, and more.
• Web servers and application servers.
• Neural Network and parallel programming
• Simulation and Modelling
• Hypertext, hypermedia, and expert text.
• Mobile applications including Android applications.
• Decision support and office automation systems
• Enterprise applications.
• Scientific applications.
• CIM/CAD System
• Middleware products.