J
Java

A programming language, developed by Sun Microsystems, that is used to write programs that will run on any platform that has a Java Virtual Machine installed.

Java Virtual Machine (JVM)

Software, developed by Sun Microsystems that creates a virtual Java computer on which Java programs can run. A programmer writes a program once without having to recompile or rewrite the program for all platforms.

jumper

A small connector (cap or plug) that connects pins. This creates a circuit that indicates a setting to a device.

JVM

See Java Virtual Machine.

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