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java is platform independent due to presence of
Intermediate code called the bytecode
what are some editions of Java platform?
Jave comes in several editions including Micro Edition (ME), Enterprise Edition (EE), and Standard Edition (SE).
what language does the Java platform use?
Java uses the Java programming language.
who designed the Java programming language?
James Gosling is the founder and lead designer of Java

Question: when did the language first appear?
Self-contained rewrite: when did the Java programming language first appear?