<ul><li>Java programming language was introduced by Sun Microsystems at the Sun World conference in 1995, characterized as simple, object-oriented, distributed, and high-performance.</li><li>Java, originally named Oak, was created to be architecture agnostic and object-oriented for consumer applications.</li><li>Java has evolved over the past 30 years, overcoming challenges like being considered 'slow' or 'dead', with Oracle's recent initiatives focusing on making the language more accessible to students.</li><li>To celebrate Java's 30th birthday, Oracle hosted a special event featuring discussions on language stewardship, community outreach, education, and the future of Java, highlighting its continued importance.</li></ul>

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