Lesson Plan
Platform Independency
in Java
List of Concepts Involved:
Define Platform
Platform Dependency Vs Platform Independenc
Failure of C Languag
Success of Java
Platform:
Definition: In computing, a platform refers to the combination of hardware and software on which applications
run. It includes the operating system, hardware architecture, and other supporting libraries and frameworks.
Platforms provide a foundation for the execution of software.
Platform Dependency vs. Platform Independency:
Definition:
Platform Dependency: A program is platform-dependent if it relies on specific hardware or software
characteristics and cannot run on different platforms without modification.
Platform Independency: A program is platform-independent if it can run on different platforms without
modification. This is often achieved through technologies like Java that use a virtual machine to abstract
hardware differences.
Java Code-(.java)
JAVAC compiler
Byte Code(.class)
JVM JVM JVM
Windows Linux Mac
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Key Points:
Platform-dependent programs are tied to the characteristics of a particular platform, making them less
portable.
Platform-independent programs are designed to be executed on various platforms without modification.
Failure of C Language:
Theory:
While C is a powerful and widely used programming language, it has some limitations that contributed to its
perceived failures in certain contexts
C lacks built-in support for object-oriented programming, making it less suitable for large-scale software
development
Memory management in C requires manual handling, which can lead to memory-related errors
C does not provide strong abstractions for handling complex data structures and algorithms.
Success of Java:
Theory:
Java addressed many of the limitations of C, making it successful in various domains.
Platform Independence: Java introduced the concept of a virtual machine (JVM), allowing Java programs to
be platform-independent.
Object-Oriented: Java is designed as an object-oriented programming language, providing better
organization of code and modular development.
Memory Management: Java features automatic memory management (garbage collection), reducing the risk
of memory-related errors.
Rich Standard Library: Java includes a comprehensive standard library, simplifying common programming
tasks.
Security: Java's design includes security features, making it suitable for networked and distributed computing.
Java + DSA
