Learn the basics of the popular Java language in this introductory course. ☕️
### Why Learn Java?
Java is among the most popular programming languages out there, mainly because of how versatile and compatible it is. Java can be used for a large number of things, including software development, mobile applications, and large systems development. As of 2019, 88% market share of all smartphones run on Android, the mobile operating system written in Java. Knowing Java opens a great deal of doors for you as a developer.
### Take-Away Skills
In this course you'll be exposed to fundamental programming concepts, including object-oriented programming (OOP) using Java. You'll build 7 Java projects—like a basic calculator—to help you practice along the way.
### Recently Updated
We've recently updated this course! For more information on why we did this update and how it might affect you, check out this blog post: [Learn Java Updates](https://news.codecademy.com/learn-java-updates/).
### Why Learn Java?
Java is among the most popular programming languages out there, mainly because of how versatile and compatible it is. Java can be used for a large number of things, including software development, mobile applications, and large systems development. As of 2019, 88% market share of all smartphones run on Android, the mobile operating system written in Java. Knowing Java opens a great deal of doors for you as a developer.
### Take-Away Skills
In this course you'll be exposed to fundamental programming concepts, including object-oriented programming (OOP) using Java. You'll build 7 Java projects—like a basic calculator—to help you practice along the way.
### Recently Updated
We've recently updated this course! For more information on why we did this update and how it might affect you, check out this blog post: [Learn Java Updates](https://news.codecademy.com/learn-java-updates/).
