By Anda Warner Any programmer will confirm to you that Java is, by far, the best programming language to have ever been created. Who can argue against that fact when almost all Fortune 500 companies give it thumbs up? Java programming is both user-friendly and flexible, thus an obvious go-to programming language for web app developers and program management experts. By flexibility, in this case, we mean that the application developed in its coding system can run consistently on any operating system, regardless of the OS in which it was initially developed. Whether you need a language to help you with numerical computing, mobile computing, or desktop computing, Java has got you covered. There are many programming languages out there but Java beats them all in terms of popularity. There definitely must be a reason why it has gained so much popularity in the recent past, without mentioning how well it has shaken off competition for almost two and a half decades now. So, the million-dollar question remains: Why Java is the most popular programming language? 1. Its codes are easy to understand and troubleshoot Part of why Java has grown tremendously over the years is because of being object-oriented. Simply put, an object-oriented coding language makes software design simpler by breaking the execution process down to small, easy-to-process chunks. Complex coding problems that are associated with C and C++, among other languages, are hard to encounter when programming in Java. On top of that, object-oriented languages such as Java provide programmers with greater modularity and an easy to understand pragmatic approach. 2. JRE makes Java independent JRE- Java Runtime Environment- is the reason why Java can run consistently across platforms. All a programmer needs to do is install JRE to a computer and all of his Java programs will be good to go, where they were developed at notwithstanding. On top of running smoothly on computers- Macs, Linux, or even Windows, JRE is also compatible with mobile phones. That is the independence and flexibility that a programmer needs from a coding language in order to grow his/her career, especially if he/she is a newbie. 3. It is easy to reuse common codes in Java Everyone hates duplication and overlapping of roles, and so does Java. That is why this coding language developed a feature known as Java objects that allows a programmer to reuse common codes whenever applicable instead of rewriting the same code over and over again. The common attributes between two objects within a class are shared so that the developer can focus entirely on developing the different, uncommon attributes. This form of code inheritance makes coding simple, fast, and inexpensive. 4. Java API makes Java versatile Java API provides programmers with thousands of classes and about 50 keywords to work with. It also allows programmers to use coding methods that run to tens of thousands. That makes Java versatile and accommodative to as many coding ideas a programmer could have. That is not all; Java API isn’t too complex for a newbie to master and all one needs to get started is to learn a portion of it. Once you are able to comfortably work with the utility functions of Java, you can learn everything else on the job. 5. Java allows you to run a program across servers When coding for a huge organization that uses a network of computers, the greatest challenge is to sync all computers so that a program runs seamlessly on each of them. With Java’s PATH and CLASSPATH, however, you don’t have to worry about the distribution of a program across multiple servers. 6. Java programming is adaptable, strong, and stable Because you can run Java both on computers and mobile devices, it’s true to say that the language’s dialect is universally adaptable. On the other hand, you can run Java both on a large and small scale, meaning that its codes are strong and stable. And as we mentioned, there aren’t any limitations with Java; you can even develop translation software using this language. 7. Powerful source code editor Java’s source code editor is the Integrated Development Environment, which does not only enable programmers to write code faster and easier, but that also comes with an automated, in-built debugger feature.