What is JAVA API?

The Java Application Programming Interface (API) is prewritten code, organized into packages of similar topics. For instance, the Applet and AWT packages include classes for creating fonts, menus, and buttons. Having Java API in your environment is a pre-requisite of writing and compiling java program.

Sun Microsystem's J2SE comes bundled with the compiler, a runtime environment, and core API. Before you can develop an application written in the Java programming language, you will need the Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) development kit. JESE 5.0 is the most current version of J2SE.

FAQ Home

 
Printer friendly version of the FAQ-JAVA-What-Is-JAVA-API page


Sponsored links

Build IT Knowledge with Current & Trusted Content
Helps Employees Develop & Hone New Technical Programming Skills. Sign Up & Get Full Access.
Check Out IT Certification Preparation Materials
Sign Up With SkillSoft & Get Access to Training Materials for Over 50 Professional Certifications.
Software Localization Tool Sisulizer
Localize DotNet, C++ Builder, Delphi, C/C++, Visual Basic & Java apps & html help. Try Sisulizer now
CSTSOFT Instrumentation .NET & ActiveX Components
A collection of 13 instrumentation .NET/ActiveX/VCL components including Gauge,Knob,LED,Trend etc.
Web based bug tracking - AdminiTrack.com
AdminiTrack offers an effective web-based bug tracking system designed for professional software development teams.

Advertisement



Free Magazine

Free Magazines
eWeek The essential technology information source for builders of e-business.... subscribe now

Newsletter | Submit Content | About | Advertising | Awards | Contact Us | Link to us |
© 1996-2008 Community Networks Ltd All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part, in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited. Violators of this policy may be subject to legal action. Please read Terms Of Use and Privacy Statement for more information. Development by Synchron Data - .NET development.