This article was contributed by IT freelance writer Ruslana Smirnova for Redwerk.
Java has reigned supreme as the most widely used and secure programming language for the past two decades. Java is utilized in almost every application, from smartphones to business servers and computer platforms.
It has become the foundation for millions of apps on various platforms, including Windows, Android-based mobile devices, embedded systems, corporate solutions, and more
Since its inception, Java has formed the core for billions of apps and services. The following are the most prevalent Java applications:
Mobile Applications
The Android operating system builds on Java, and Android phones typically hold more than 85% market share. Kotlin and Android Studio, two popular app development frameworks, function with Java. Java Micro Edition (Java ME or J2ME) is a prominent cross-platform foundation for creating programs on various mobile devices using java software development services, including feature phones and smartphones.
Desktop GUI Applications
Java supports GUI development in various ways, including the Abstract Windowing Toolkit (AWT), Swing, and JavaFX. While AWT has a variety of pre-built components such as menus, buttons, lists, and various third-party elements, Swing, a GUI widget toolkit, also includes complex components such as trees, columns, scroll bars, and tabbed panels, and lists. JavaFX is a collection of graphics and media features that provides Swing compatibility, 3D visual elements, and a self-contained installation mechanism that allows for rapid scripting of Applets and apps.
Enterprise Applications
Many software developers choose Java for building applications, and Java Enterprise Edition (Java EE) is a widely used platform that includes an API and an operating system for scripting. JavaEE is also the foundation for several banking apps that use Java from the user interface to the backend server.
Embedded Systems
Embedded systems are broader electromechanical systems that perform specific jobs, ranging from small chips to specialized computers. Embedded Java technologies are used in various products, including Mobile networks, blue-ray disk readers, utility meters, and TVs.
Web Applications
Java is popular among web application developers because of its excellent security and easy coding. Servlets, Struts, and JSPs provide adequate web application support and the ability to construct any software required.
Web Servers and Application Servers
Several Java web servers and application servers are available now in the Java ecosystem. WebLogic, WebSphere, and JBoss EAP are the most popular commercial application servers, whereas ‘Apache Tomcat, Simple, Jo!, Rimfaxe Web Server (RWS), and Project Jigsaw’ are the most prominent web servers.
Applications for Java Gaming
Java and the games industry go together like peaches and nectarines. The jMonkey engine, one of the powerful 3D engines available today, is supported by Java. 2D games are a breeze to create; combine Java and CSS, and you’re good to go.
Business Java Applications
Major enterprises have a lot of issues. That’s why these companies choose the Java EE platform to build scalable, dependable, and secure large-scale, multi-tiered network applications. By offering tools like a growth model, API, and operating system, Java can produce robust software that is less difficult. These functions allow developers to focus on the app’s functionality.
Cloud-Based
Cloud computing refers to the on-demand distribution of IT resources through the web with pay-as-you-go billing. It presents a low-cost alternative for IT infrastructure. It includes capabilities that aid in creating applications, allowing it to be utilized in SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS development. Depending on the situation, it can let businesses construct apps remotely or exchange data with others.
Applications for Trading
Java is used to create high-security trading apps. Murex is a widely used trading software for security, finance, and post-trade processes in financial markets by banks.
Scientific Apps
Many software engineers use Java to write apps that need scientific computations and mathematical procedures. These applications are known for being quick and secure and being portable and low-maintenance.
Distributed Java Applications
Programs that operate on numerous computers connected to the network are known as distributed apps. Internet Explorer, for example, is a distributed program. These programs divide into two groups: consumer software and server software.
Summary
When it comes to developing a safe and scalable application, Java is the way to go because it includes many security features. Many financial apps that demand a high level of security are best designed in Java.
About the author
Ruslana Smirnova is a freelance copywriter with a focus on the IT industry. She has been writing articles for 3 years. During this time, she took a lot of courses to be better informed on the different technologies and tools of web development. Though, she always supports all her articles with the opinion of professionals.
Last Updated on April 22, 2022 10:08 am CEST by Markus Kasanmascheff
