# Java

Java is general-purpose language, primarily used for Internet-based applications.
It was created in 1995 by James Gosling at Sun Microsystems and is one of the most popular options for backend developers.

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<BadgeLink colorScheme='blue' badgeText='Official Website' href='https://www.java.com/'>Java Website</BadgeLink>
<BadgeLink colorScheme='green' badgeText='Learn' href='https://www.codecademy.com/learn/learn-java'>Codeacademy - Free Course</BadgeLink>
<BadgeLink colorScheme='green' badgeText='Learn' href='https://www.w3schools.com/java/'>W3 Schools Tutorials</BadgeLink>
<BadgeLink badgeText='Watch' href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIrMbAQSU34'>Java Crash Course</BadgeLink>
