What does Java platform actually mean? Find out inside PCMag's comprehensive tech and computer-related encyclopedia.

Enterprise Java leader Payara has announced the launch of Payara Qube, a fully automated, zero-maintenance platform designed to revolutionize enterprise Java deployment. "Payara Qube is the result ...

Java ME is supposed to be the "one platform that rules all mobile phone manufacturers and carriers." It allows developers to focus their energy on creative work instead of tedious application porting ...

Learn why Java platform architects believe that even after 20 years, the platform is continuing to thrive.

First, why is Java cross-platform? Let's dig into the history of the language first. Sun Microsystems, the inventor of Java, was a popular vendor in the computer workstation market in the 1990s. As ...

You might have heard of Java, but do you really understand the significance of a Java Virtual Machine?

It has recently become popular to differentiate between the Java platform and the Java language, but many Java developers still are unsure of how to incorporate scripting into Java application ...

In its 20 years, Java is used for building everything from mobile phone apps to video games to enterprise IT applications. The language is designed to run across multiple software platforms.

How is Java made? Let’s take a look at the process for introducing new features to the platform, and at some of the big JDK enhancement projects on the horizon.