Meet Java

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1. What Is Java?

   Elena wants to build software. She starts learning Java. Java is a programming language that tells computers what to do.

   

2. What is Java?

   • A programming language used to write software.
   • A human language like French or Spanish.
   • A web browser used to search online.

   Answer: A programming language used to write software.

   Java is a programming language used to create software.

3. Java vs JavaScript

   Java and JavaScript sound similar. But they are completely different programming languages.

   

4. Are Java and JavaScript the same thing?

   • No, they are two separate programming languages.
   • Yes, JavaScript is just the full name of Java.

   Answer: No, they are two separate programming languages.

   Java and JavaScript are two different languages.

5. Complete the sentence.

   Elena writes ___ to tell the computer what to do.

   Answer: Elena writes Java code to tell the computer what to do.

   Developers use programming languages to talk to computers.

6. Build the statement about Elena.

   Answer: Elena uses Java to build software

   Elena writes Java code to build software.

7. Connect how Elena makes an app with Java.

   This one uses your voice or your writing. It is in the Breni app.

8. What did Elena learn about Java today?

   • It is a programming language for writing software.
   • It is the exact same thing as JavaScript.

   Answer: It is a programming language for writing software.

   Java is a programming language used to build software.

Next in this course: Run Everywhere. It carries on in the Breni app.

The full Getting Started with Java: Build Your First Program path