Why is Java such a popular language? Were you able to successfully get the application to compile and run? What advice or code can you provide to help other students with this activity?

DISCUSSION ESSAY

Listed below are topic(s) I would like for each of you to discuss throughout the week. Refer to the textbook, weekly materials, and/or the GMC library when researching the topics for this Discussion Forum. Put your writing into your own words, do not copy directly from the source. If you incorporate external resources (http://gmcga.libguides.com/periodicals) in your posts be sure to cite (https://gmcga.libguides.com/citationmanagement/APA7th) them properly. Lastly, review how to paraphrase and quote resources before you begin posting (http://gmcga.libguides.com/c.php?g=458&p=996448).

In order for us to get a feel for what it means to be a programmer, we need to write our first program! Please complete Chapter 1, Section 1.5.4 “Programming Activity 1: Writing a First Java Application” from the textbook. Once you have completed it, please answer the following questions:

1) Why is Java such a popular language?

2) Were you able to successfully get the application to compile and run?

3) What advice or code can you provide to help other students with this activity?

4) What are some good programming practices that we should use when writing code?

Task 1: Create a new discussion topic on or before the due date in the Course Syllabus -> Course Schedule by clicking the ‘**REPLY HERE**’ post below. In your reply, you will post your response to the main topic. Your response should be a minimum of 150 words. Going over the minimum word length requirement is acceptable; however, I am not looking for 500+ words!