What is the difference between Java and JavaScript?

Java and JavaScript are two distinct programming languages, despite the similarity in their names.

Java is a statically-typed, object-oriented programming language developed by Sun Microsystems (now owned by Oracle Corporation). It is primarily used for developing large-scale applications, including desktop applications, mobile applications (Android), and enterprise-level systems. Java code is compiled into bytecode, which runs on the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), making it platform-independent.

Example of Java code:

public class HelloWorld {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        System.out.println("Hello, World!");
    }
}

JavaScript, on the other hand, is a dynamically-typed, scripting language primarily used for creating interactive web pages. It runs in web browsers and allows developers to manipulate the Document Object Model (DOM), handle events, and create animations. JavaScript is also used on the server-side with technologies like Node.js.

Example of JavaScript code:

console.log("Hello, World!");

In summary, Java is a compiled, object-oriented language used for a wide range of applications, while JavaScript is an interpreted, scripting language primarily used for web development.

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