The Java programming language emerged roughly 25 years ago, when Smalltalk and C++ dominated. Back then it was easy to argue that the world didn't need another object-oriented programming language.

The Java virtual machine provides a high-performance, universal runtime for a wealth of popular languages beyond just Java.

Programming languages come and go, but few can claim the popularity and longevity of Java. That trend will undoubtedly continue for 2022 and beyond. Here are the top five reasons why Java is the right ...