To date, the Java platform has attracted more than 5 million software developers. It's used in every major industry segment and has a presence in a wide range of devices, computers, and networks.

Java technology's versatility, efficiency, platform portability, and security make it the ideal technology for network computing. From laptops to datacenters, game consoles to scientific supercomputers, cell phones to the Internet, Java is everywhere!

Java powers more than 4.5 billion devices including:

• 800 million PCs
• 1.5 billion mobile phones and other handheld devices (source: Ovum)
• 2.2 billion smart cards
• Set-top boxes, printers, Web cams, games, car navigation systems, lottery terminals, medical devices, parking payment stations, and more.

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Why To Learn And Choose Java

Java has been tested, refined, extended, and proven by a dedicated community. And numbering more than 5 million developers, it's the largest and most active on the planet. With its versatilty, efficiency, and portability, Java has become invaluable to developers by enabling them to:

• Write software on one platform and run it on virtually any other platform
• Create programs to run within a Web browser and Web services
• Develop server-side applications for online forums, stores, polls, HTML forms processing, and more
• Combine applications or services using the Java language to create highly customized applications or services
• Write powerful and efficient applications for mobile phones, remote processors, low-cost consumer products, and practically any other device with a digital heartbeat

How To Learn Java

Today, many colleges and universities offer courses in programming for the Java platform. In addition, developers can also enhance their Java programming skills by reading books or web sites like us or subscribing to newsletters , and signing up for Web, virtual, or instructor-led courses. If you could not find what you are searching for you can also check "other java sites" in the left column of our site.