Java Programming Language

Some Important Attributes of the Language

Syntax of many statements are C/C++ like
if-else
while, for
switch

Pure Object Oriented (unlike C++ which is a mixture of functional and OO)

Exception Handling an Integral Part of the Language

Threads a Part of the Language

Unicode characters (16 bit chars) helps provide internationalization

No Explicit Pointers (similar to Lisp in this regard) and Garbage Collection for Memory Management

Provides for Both Applets and Applications

Provides for Native Methods (that can be used to enhance performance)