2. What is Java
Java is a
programming
language used to
give instructions to
the CPU
A compiler is used
to translate these
instructions input
by the user to
something the CPU
can read and
execute
3. Why is Java so important in
technology?
Lots of applications
and websites require
java to operate
Java is the
underlying
technology to run
programs such as
games and business
applications
Java can be used by
all the major
operating systems
on desktops
4. What makes up a program?
Some Basic Java Terms:
Classes- The fundamental building
blocks of a Java Program
Methods- A collection of instructions
describing how to carry out a task
Variables- Used to store values to be
accessed later
Loops- A repeating algorithm that
continues until certain conditions are met
Objects- A value of a class type with
specific states and behaviors defined by
its methods and values
5. What Can Programs Do?
Programs can perform many tasks, including:
Mathematical calculations
Read and execute commands in games
Encode messages
Organize and retrieve data
6. Why should you have experience
in Java?
Helps users
understand and
appreciate what goes
into software
development
Develops problem
solving skills
Shows users why
some bugs are
unavoidable
Makes users realize
why programs are
expensive and the
amount of work that
goes into development
7. What now?
If Java programming
interests you:
Many High Schools
and colleges offer
basic programming
classes
The University of
Wisconsin Madison
offers CS 302 as
an introductory
level Java course
