Is it Really Object-Oriented?
There have been debates about whether Java is object-oriented or not? Well, there are only eight qualities that have to satisfy for being an object-oriented language. Those are:
- Abstraction
- Polymorphism
- Encapsulation
- Inheritance
- Objects
- Class
- Aggregation
- Composition
If you’ll go deeper, Java has 8 primitive data types (such as char, byte, short, etc.) and that’s not an object which is absurd for naming it as an object-oriented language and the interesting thing is that these data types can be used without using any objects.
Besides this, being static in nature, Java contains both static variables and methods, which can be accessed by the user without using any objects.
“This directly states that you can declare a class as “static” without using an object.”
The nature of object-oriented programming language has been defined by 4 major, and 7 to 8 general categories and we have been calling Java an object-oriented language but the reasons we’ve just discussed above are indicated oppositely.
*Note: To read about this, refer to the article: OOPS concept in Java
7 Things You Didn’t Know About Java
Undoubtedly, Java has been the most famous and widely used programming language out there. Not 1, or 2 but, today it covers almost every sector in the market. The reason is its adaptive nature and platform independence. By 2022, Java has already entered its 27th Anniversary and there’s no looking back for the love and support that it has gained from the developers around the world. Although there is a number of programming languages, Java is among the best choice when it comes to reliability in the software development field. Back in 1995, James Gosling, creator of Java at Sun Microsystems would never have imagined how far this will go and what would be the scope of Java in the future. Today, no matter, if you’re a fresher or experienced, this language, is definitely going to stick around with you for at least a while.
So, if you really think you know all about Java, we would suggest you think harder because today we’re going to explore those top 7 things you didn’t know about JAVA that will be relatable for both advanced and beginner programmers.