Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Java History

Java history gives a quick recap of how Java evolved to its current state. As part of Javapapers, I wanted to record and preserve this precious history time line. This historical information is collated from Internet and unable to verify these events. I did my best to provide accurate information, if you find anything wrong in the below account please email me.

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1991

Green Project

Oak: February, 1991

James Gosling was the software lead and architect. His initial objective was to find a suitable language for Green Project. He chose C++ and wrote extensions wherever there were gaps. Then the features were not sufficient for the project needs and creating a new language was the next move. He started working on the new language and named it as “Oak”, there was an Oak tree outside his office window.

Hardware Prototype

Interpreter

1992

Java Named

Star-seven Prototype: September, 1992

Star-seven (*7) working prototype with a GUI was completed and demonstrated. At this time Green project has created a new language, an operating system, a hardware platform and an interface. Below is the demo of PDA like star 7 prototype and demo was given by James Gosling himself. I recommend you to go through the complete demo and feel amazed on what they have done during 1991 – 1992.