Java is a high-level, object-oriented programming language that is designed to be platform-independent through the use of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM). Developed by Sun Microsystems (now part of Oracle Corporation), Java is widely used for building enterprise applications, mobile applications, web applications, and more. Its robust security features, portability, and extensive libraries make it a popular choice among developers.

Features of Java:

• Write once, run anywhere (WORA) capability through the JVM.
• upports concepts like inheritance, encapsulation, and polymorphism.
• Extensive libraries for networking, data structures, I/O operations, and more.
• Built-in garbage collection for efficient memory management.

To check java version: java --version

Disclaimer: Java is distributed under the Oracle Binary Code License Agreement or OpenJDK licenses. It is provided "as is," without any warranty, express or implied. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with licensing terms and proper configuration of their environments.