Java SE Core Technologies

The Core Java technologies and application programming interfaces (APIs) are the foundation of the Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE). They are used in all classes of Java programming, from desktop applications to Java EE applications. See the other tabs above for information on other technologies included in Java SE.

Tip: Experienced Java programmers can quickly get to a component's documentation: Locate and click the technology in the documentation diagram.

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As used on this web site, the terms "Java virtual machine" or "JVM" mean a virtual machine for the Java platform.