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title: Lecture 1. Introduction
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weight: 5
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# Why do we choose Java?
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According to **TIOBE Programming Community Index** Java is one of the most demanded languages in the programming field.
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*Img. 1 - TIOBE Programming Community Index*
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Also, Java has a lot of advantages for beginners such as:
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* It's fairly easy
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* It has a broad spectre of usage
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* Server
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* Desktop
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* Mobile devices
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* Smart-cards
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# What does Java consist of?
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Java consists of multiple main components. The first one being the **Java compiler**. The process of converting *human-readable* text to *machine code* is called **compilation**.
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*Img.2 - Simplified Compilation Process*
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