Java programming language celebrates its 30th anniversary, introducing Write Once, Run Anywhere concept, which paved the way for open source in the enterprise.
Initially named 'Oak' by James Gosling at Sun Microsystems in the early 1990s, Java shifted its focus to the World Wide Web and became immensely popular.
Despite facing challenges and alternatives over the years, Java remained a top 10 language in 2024 and continues to be a crucial part of modern software development.
Oracle's acquisition of Sun led to licensing changes, but Java's ubiquity ensured the availability of alternatives and a strong community support over its three decades.