Java is a versatile, object-oriented, high-level programming language known for its portability, performance, and robustness. It was developed by Sun Microsystems (now owned by Oracle Corporation) and is widely used for developing a variety of applications across different platforms.

1. Platform Independence
• Java is designed to be platform-independent, meaning Java programs can run on any device or operating system that has a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) installed, without needing recompilation.
2. Object-Oriented
• Java is based on the object-oriented programming (OOP) paradigm, emphasizing the use of classes and objects, inheritance, encapsulation, and polymorphism, facilitating modular and reusable code.