Java vs JavaScript : A Comparative Overview

While Java and JavaScript share a name, their roles in software development are distinct. Java is the steady, reliable foundation for building robust applications, while JavaScript is the dynamic, interactive maestro for web development.

Java: The Robust Foundation
Java is a class-based object-oriented programming language and is mostly used for developing applications that can operate on any Operating System and has strong security facilities. It was created by Sun Microsystems which is now owned by Oracle and it was launched in 1995. Java is built on the principle of “Write once, Run anywhere” (WORA); however, compiled byte code will run on any platform that can support JVM.