But why exactly was Java utilized for Minecraft in the first place? What were its advantages? The answer isn't so simple, as there are many pros and cons when comparing Java to other programming ...

You may have seen Minecraft used to teach programming or even mods that allow some in-game programming, but writing BASIC code inside Minecraft? That's virtually unheard of... until now. SethBling ...

One of the week-long courses, Minecraft – Game Modding & Java Coding, requires that its teen attendees already have a “solid understanding of programming languages such as Java, C++, or PHP.” ...

Programming languages can be daunting to learn, especially if you're a kid who'd rather be playing games than creating them. Thankfully, ThoughtSTEM has found a way to make coding both accessible ...

While Minecraft's Java Edition has existed since the game's earliest days, Bedrock Edition's earliest iteration came along in 2011.