Java

Java is a computer programming language developed by Sun Microsystems. The syntax it uses is much like that of C/C++, but it's structured around classes instead of functions. It can also be used for programming applets -- small programs that can be embedded in web sites. Java is becoming increasingly more popular among both web and software developers. It is a very efficient and easy-to-use language. But, like the Reading Rainbow guy says, you don't have to take my word for it. Our friends at Sun Micorsystems describe Java as a "simple, object-oriented, distributed, interpreted, robust, secure, architecture-neutral, portable, high-performance, multithreaded, dynamic, buzzword-compliant, general-purpose programming language." And it removes stains like magic.