Java is a high-level, object-oriented programming language that is designed to be platform-independent, allowing developers to write code once and run it anywhere. It is widely used for web development, mobile applications, enterprise software, and more.

This course is suitable for beginners interested in programming, software developers looking to enhance their skills, and computer science students who want to learn about object-oriented programming and Java-specific features.

You will typically use an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) like IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, or NetBeans, along with the Java Development Kit (JDK) to write and execute Java programs.