Help! Internet Programming using Java!??

[webby_gie]

I would like to know which one is being referred to: If you say INTERNET PROGRAMMING USING JAVA, does this refer to Java Language itself or the Javascript? Sorry, I am just new in Java. I need this so that i'll choose the course I am going to take up. :confused:

[MishY]

Hi,

Someone will be along very shortly to help you with your question. I am going to move this topic to the Website & Graphics Forum here on the site where it is better suited.

To get to your topic >>Click Here<< (http://www.cybertechhelp.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum&f=11)

MishY

[Steven.Bentley]

Hi Webby

Java is a compiled language (which I know next to nothing about ;)) that is used to create applets etc. You'll find information about that at www.sun.com, (http://www.sun.com,) I believe you can download the Java Software Developer's Kit, but if you're on a 56K I wouldn't recommend it, I think it's pretty big.

JavaScript is normally placed between script tags in HTML (and I know what I'm doing with JS ;)) and although similar in coding terms is more limited but faster because the browser handles it itself rather than using a Virtual Machine.

You'll find JS in the technologies section at http://developer.netscape.com

As far as the question goes, I'd assume that that statement refers to the compiled language if it doesn't specifically say JavaScript.

[webby_gie]

Hello Steven.Bentley,

Thanks, i will look at the link you've sent me for sure it's a big help.
;)

[Buzz]

Hi webby,

I see steven explained the difference pretty darn good.

As for what the advertisement means you basically have to consider the source. A great many people say "Java" but actually mean Javascript, not realizing the difference. Often ads for web designers mean javascript not Java. However, if the ad is for a programming position they most likely mean Java.

I would take "INTERNET PROGRAMMING USING JAVA" to mean Java. the only way to be sure is to ask whomever made the statemnet.

[webby_gie]

Thanks Buzz! Ok, at least it lessens my confussion. I am so glad to be part of this forum.
:p