A Critical Evaluation of Java as a Good Choice for Introductory Course
Abstract
The choice of programming language for introductory course is very important for future development of Information Technology (IT) professionals. Even though a large number of programming languages have been developed over the years, there is still not yet a consensus for suitable programming language for introductory course. Thus, choosing appropriate programming language for introductory course is still demanding. This paper critically analyzes the desirable features of Java programming language making it suitable as a choice for first programming course. The analysis was carried out through a detailed research and evaluation of information from secondary sources. The internet search engine was adequately employed to access journal papers from both national and international sources. The study enables computer educators and students to understand the trendy features of Java programming language, its popularity in industry and its suitability for introductory course based on selected criteria. It also keeps academicians and researchers abreast of the desirable attributes of Java programming language.
Keywords: Java; programming education; OOP; programming language ranking; language popularity; features of java
Keywords: Java; programming education; OOP; programming language ranking; language popularity; features of java
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