Key Advantages of Java

1. Downloadable programs that are nevertheless reasonably secure

• Eliminate distribution concerns
  • Update software when needed

  • Users always have the latest version

• If you need a program, you can instantly download it and run it (in theory)
  • No need to order

  • Just one click

2. C++ - like, but without the complexity

Leverage your knowledge of C++

Some C and C++ complexities removed:

• Pointer and memory management problems

• Separate header files

• Structs and unions

• Function pointers

• Multiple inheritance

3. Useful programming features

• Packages

• Useful mechanism for subsystems

Interfaces

• The benefits of multiple inheritance without the drawbacks

Threads

• Basic parallel execution

• Integrated with the native platform

4. Easy-to-use user interface library

• Abstract Window Toolkit

• Uses native facilities to display windows.