The good ol’ days of building Java

· Stack Overflow · Sept. 1, 2026, 5:01 a.m.
Podcast se-stackoverflow se-tech Java software development Programming History applets
Summary
In a conversation with Tim Lindholm, one of Java's early contributors, Ryan reflects on the foundational moments of Java's creation, discussing its strategic advantages like cross-platform compatibility, and the initial role of applets as demonstrations rather than practical tools.
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