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Because Java is used so widely, particularly by large organizations, the daily roles vary widely, but can include owning a particular application or working on several at one time.  \nLet's look at the role of a Java developer.  \nDeveloper vs engineer?  \nFirstly, are we talking about Java developers or Java engineers? Engineers vs devs is a common debate in the IT world. As a swiftly changing field, many IT experts say titles don’t matter – the job description and responsibilities do.  \nWhile a Java developer/engineer may be focused solely on app development that uses the Java language , a title like software developer or software engineer could mean working with multiple languages or on specific customer-centric software that may not be Java-based.  \nIn many cases, a Java developer’s job description goes well beyond mere computer programming. Many roles require that Java developers:  \n Embrace taking part in full software development lifecycles (SDLCs)  \n Strive to improve the overall product by researching alternative ways and technologies to achieve the overall goal  \n(Explore the  \nrelated role of application developer.)  \nWhat is Java?  \nBefore we dive into the specifics of a Java developer role, let’s start with the basics. Java is a programming language, widely considered to be one of the most popular in the world. Nine million developers use Java regularly. Not to be confused with JavaScript, Java itself is also a platform for application development, which many programming languages are not.  \n(Learn why Java & Python are the most popular programming languages.)  \nIn the world of computer programming, Java is one of the older languages. Sun Microsystems developed the language in 1995 based on the syntax of C and C++ . Today, Java is part of Oracle.  \nJava is a concurrent, class-based, and object-oriented programming language. It was initially designed to have as few implementation dependencies as possible, which led to the term “write once, run anywhere”(WORA) . This means that compiled Java code can run on all platforms with no need for recompiling the code.  \nBecause of its inherent linguistic design, Java has many benefits that behoove companies:  \n Java-based applications are known for their speed & scalability. Java's efficient processing speeds are used in software, computer games, and mobile apps. (Indeed, Java is the programming language of choice for Android.)  \n Java is a statically typed language , so that it brings a much greater degree of safety and stability to its programs compared to other popular languages. This safety and stability is a necessity for companies that require major bandwidth in their software and apps.  \n No talent shortage. New programmers often start learning Java early because it’s easy to  \nbreak into, though it does take time to master. Due to its ease of use, there are many Java developers for companies to hire.  \nBased on recent data, Java is used in 2. 6% of all websites whose server-side programming is known. While the language doesn’t seem to be used by many sites, it is used by sites with high traffic almost exclusively. Well-known websites that rely on Java include LinkedIn, Chase, [Salesforce.com](Salesforce.com) , and [Indeed.com. Both UPS.com and](Indeed.com. Both UPS.com and) IRS.gov recently began using Java as well.  \nJava is an influential language, as many languages have descended from it, including:  \n PHP  \n Python  \nScala  \n JavaScript  \nInterestingly, PHP, a Java descendant, is used in over 82% of websites whose server-side programming is known.  \nWhile many smaller companies may opt to start building programs using a different language, as they grow and require more speed and stability, they often switch to Java programming. Twitter is a perfect example.  \nPeers & reporting  \nAs a Java d","cbCaiu2KOBCPpjKI","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiu2KOBCPpjKI","pdf",341697,8,"English","# What a Java Developer Does\n## Developer vs Engineer\n## What Is Java\n## Peers & Reporting\n## Roles & Responsibilities","[{\"question\":\"What are the core responsibilities of a Java developer?\",\"answer\":\"A Java developer is responsible for designing, developing, and managing Java-based applications. 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