# Java: what it is and how it works · Zorraquino
> Java is a programming language and part of an execution platform used to develop applications.
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# Java

Java is a programming language and part of an execution platform used to develop applications. Its ecosystem includes tools and libraries for different environments

What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.

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## What it is and how it works

The ability to run a program depends on having a compatible environment and the right dependencies. The language is used in services, enterprise applications and other contexts. Choosing it requires assessing requirements, maintenance and the team's capabilities, without confusing it with [JavaScript](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/javascript.html) despite the similarity of their names.

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[Technology and data](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/category/tecnologia-y-datos)

## Related concepts

- [JavaScript](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/javascript.html)
- [Back-end](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/back-end.html)
- [Python](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/technology/python.html)