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How Java Works

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Java is a unique programming language due to the “write once, run anywhere” mantra that was part of the original vision. How it makes this vision come to life is important to understanding how you work as a programmer.

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Winnie, D. (2021). How Java Works. In: Essential Java for AP CompSci. Apress, Berkeley, CA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-6183-5_6

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