James A. Gosling (Programming Linguist)

James A. Gosling is a Canadian computer scientist best known as the creator of the programming language Java. Developed in the mid-1990s, Java became popular for its portability, allowing programs to run on various devices without modification. Gosling's work emphasized making programming more accessible and efficient, which contributed to Java being widely used for web development, software applications, and mobile services. His contributions to computer science have had a lasting impact, influencing how software is developed and used globally. Today, Java remains one of the most popular programming languages in the world.