Java

Lesson in the Server Side Game Developer Roadmap · Stage 10: Socket Programming

Last updated 14 September 2026

What is Java?

Java is an object-oriented programming language that is class-based and designed to have as few implementation dependencies as possible. It was originally developed by James Gosling at Sun Microsystems and released in 1995 as a core component of Sun Microsystems' Java platform. The language's syntax has much in common with C and C++, but its object model is simpler and has less low-level facilities. Java applications are typically compiled to bytecode that can run on any Java Virtual Machine (JVM), making Java applications highly portable. Java is a general-purpose programming language and is used widely for server-side applications, particularly in high-performance environments where speed and scalability are critical.

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Free resources to learn Java

Official docsNetty - Asynchronous Event-Driven Network Framework
ArticleA Quick Guide to Java on Netty - Okta Developer
Official docslibGDX Networking Guide

Java: common questions

Can I learn Java in Hindi?

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Is this Java tutorial for beginners?

It is lesson 55 of 156 in the free Server Side Game Developer roadmap, in stage 10, Socket Programming. If you are new to Server Side Game Developer, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.