Java (programming language)

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Java is a programming language that runs on a lot of computers.

There are small programs, called Applets. They often run inside web browsers. Java should not to be confused with JavaScript. JavaScript is a scripting language with a similar syntax. JavaScript is mainly used by web browsers.

Java can also run on Mobile phones.

[edit] Java

Java is object oriented. Java code looks a lot like C++ or C code. Java is run in a Virtual Machine, which is independent of the Operating System.This means Java programs can run on all operating systems for which there is a Java Virtual Machine.

[edit] Types of Java

There are many types of Java programs which run differently:

• Applet - can be put online (in web browsers)
• Application - can only be run on the computer, cannot be put online
• Servlet - runs on a server and helps to display web pages
• Swing application - like an application, but can have a more graphical look

[edit] Games that run Java (programming language)

(text) = Short name... (text|e) = Expansion of Game

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• The 4th Coming (?)
• Anarchy Online (AO?)
• Asheron's Call (?)
• Asheron's Call 2 (?2?)
• Cantr II (?)
• City of Heroes (CoH?)
• City of Villians (CoHe?)
• Club Penquin (?)
• Conquer Online (?)
• Dark Age of Camelot (DAC?)
• Dofus (DoF?)
• Dungeons & Dragons Online (DDO?)
• Eve Online (EO?)
• EverQuest (EQ?)
• EverQuest II (EQe?)
• Final Fantasy XI (FFXI)
• Helbreath (?)
• Jagex Games (Java Gaming Experts)
• MapleStory (MPY?)
• Matrix Online (MO?)
• MU Online (MUO?)
• Ragnarok Online (RNO?)
• RF Online (RFO?)
• Runescape (RS)
• Tibia (?)
• Ultima Online (UO?)
• World of Warcraft (WoW)

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