Java Platform is a set of languages and technologies designed keeping in mind about the security needs of active content. Java programs are categorized in two parts - Java Applications [general purpose apps] and Java Applets [limited scope apps].

According to TIOBE Programming Index, Java language still holds its position as the most popular programming language. Though, there has been much discussion amongst the developers about the end of Java. But according to the statistics recorded in November last year, Java has approx 18% of popularity compared to other languages.

The popularity of Java is definitely decreasing as the programming world is seeing some new languages like Ruby, and others. These languages are on much more matured level comparatively but Java is moving fast towards its matured state.

Still, Java is considered the best language for Enterprise app development. Also, the demand of Java developers is huge in the organizations compared to others. It is considered as the most stable language that enables developers to build a well-structured code that can be easy to maintain.

Still most of the companies consider Java as a great choice for developing and maintaining business applications. Also, Java works excellently for software vendors to develop tools, utilities and platforms such as Business Process Management [BPM], Complex Event processing [CEP], Infrastructure as a service [IaaS], and Elastic caching platforms [ECP]. But Java as a language is too complex for the purpose of business application development.

If we talk about mobile application development market, Java is for sure growing in that part. In fact, Java being used in Android app development acted as a plus point in the growth as a language. Today, Java has become one of the most popular languages amongst mobile app developers. But iPhone applications can't be built using Java as Apple devices do not support it. But for other popular mobile operating systems like - Android, Windows, Symbian, and Blackberry; Java is used widely for varieties of applications.

Java may be getting less popular for web application development but if we consider its impact in mobile world, it still plays a strong role. It is considered as the best platform for designing and developing mobile applications.

Overall, Java is very much alive and growing and perhaps getting more matured in its own ways. Currently, Java applications are running on more than 3 billion mobile devices around the world.

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