Java


Since the invention of Java, the programming language has gained more and more fans all around the globe. More than just the fact that Java provides the possibility to write platform independent code has made it so successful. Like all major database systems, PostgreSQL provides a Java interface that you will have a closer look at in this section.

A short history of Java

Before starting to work with a new programming language, it is useful to have a slight idea about the history of the programming language to be able to understand various components in a better way and see the language from a broader perspective.

"As if you were God," that is what Scott McNealy, CEO of Sun Microsystems, told Patrick Naughton. Naughton was to make a list of his complaints and suggest a solution for the problems Sun was facing . The main problem was that developers were fed up from supporting hundreds of software components used by the company.

This is only a preview
This is only a preview of the full book. From here, you may:
  • Login.
  • Try it FREE for 14 days.
  • Subscribe.
  • You can continue your free preview of this book or return to search results.


PostgreSQL Developer's Handbook2001
PostgreSQL Developer's Handbook2001
ISBN: N/A
EAN: N/A
Year: 2004
Pages: 125

flylib.com © 2008-2017.
If you may any questions please contact us: flylib@qtcs.net