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Where did the Java name come from? What does it stand for?

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Where did the Java name come from? What does it stand for?

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The name was chosen during one of several brainstorming sessions held by the Java software team. We were aiming to come up with a name that evoked the essence of the technology — liveliness, animation, speed, interactivity, and more. “Java” was chosen from among many, many suggestions. The name is not an acronym, but rather a reminder of that hot, aromatic stuff that many programmers like to drink lots of.