Java is a cross-platform programming language from Oracle that anyone can use. One thing that you can do with Java is create a text document that you can open in Windows' Notepad program.

Get to know the JavaFX 2 libraries by way of a practical exercise: refactoring a Swing-based text editor into one that leverages the rich UI features of JavaFX.

These changes are expected to simplify the learning process and make Java a more welcoming language for those embarking on their programming journey in jshell or Notepad or a full-fledged IDE.

Java is a very extensively used programming language. In this article, we explain how you can run Java programs from the Command Prompt.