Java Editions and Use Cases of Each Edition with Examples
In this article, you will learn about Java Editions like Java SE, EE, and ME editions, their key differences, and how each Java version is used in software development.
Java SE (Standard Edition)
Java SE, or Java Platform Standard Edition, is the most frequently used variant of the Java programming language.
It was created to provide Java application users and developers with consistent, safe, and dependable surroundings.
Java SE comprises the Java Development Kit (JDK), the Java Runtime Environment (JRE), and several libraries and utilities simplifying application development and deployment.
Java Runtime Environment (JRE)
The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) provides the necessary environment to run Java applications.
JVM executes bytecode and provides platform independence. It has essential libraries for running Java programs and supports tools for deploying and managing Java applications.
Java Development Kit (JDK)
consists of everything required to create Java programs; the JDK provides a complete toolkit.
The key elements of the JDK consist of
- Java compiler Javac Bytecode from Java source code.
- It has extensive pre-built libraries and application programming interfaces (APIs) streamlining development chores.
Java Virtual Machine (JVM)
The Java Virtual Machine (JVM) runs Java bytecode on any platform.
Features of Java SE
- Platform Independence
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- Rich API Set
- Multithreading and Concurrency
- Security
- Automatic Memory Management
Use Cases of Java SE
Desktop Application Development
It is used to create stand-alone desktop applications with Graphic user interfaces (GUI) using a rich set of libraries, such as Swing, AWT, and JavaFX.
Example:
Media players.
Console-based Applications
It can create console-based applications such as automation, utilities, and system management.
Example:
File management tools
Scientific and Research Applications
Java SE is used to create scientific and research applications because of its powerful mathematical and statistical libraries, which allow it to handle complex calculations.
Example:
Simulation software, Data analysis tools
Game Development
It is used to create simple games and prototypes.
Example:
Puzzles, board games.
