As Java approaches its 30th anniversary, reflections from former CEO Scott McNealy and Oracle officials illuminate its durability in the programming landscape. McNealy recalls its origins from an intended integrated clicker to a pivotal language for browsers, catalyzing the Internet's rise. Today, Java is utilized by 94 of the Fortune 100 companies, according to Oracle's leaders, indicating its ongoing importance. Java’s staying power is underscored by its role in developing critical systems, showcasing its significance in the enterprise sector.
We never did ship a clicker, said McNealy at the Redwood Shores, Calif., conference. Then, a meeting with Marc Andreessen of browser builder Netscape resulted in hundreds of thousands of Java downloads in the browser in the first few weeks; McNealy said this led to the birth of the Internet.
Today, the world truly runs on Java, said Georges Saab, senior vice president of Java development at Oracle. Ninety-four of the Fortune 100 run Java, Saab said.
After three decades, Java remains one of the most popular programming platforms in the world, he said, adding that Java is used by millions of developers to build mission-critical systems for organizations large and small.
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