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Why symbol of java is coffee cup?
The Java programming language's symbol is a coffee cup, not because it's particularly related to coffee, but because of a playful connection to the language's origins.
The story goes like this:
* The team that developed Java (initially called Oak) was working in a coffee shop called "The Green Bay" in Menlo Park, California.
* They were brainstorming names for their new language, and "Oak" wasn't catching on.
* One of the team members, James Gosling, noticed a bag of "Java" coffee on a shelf and suggested it as a possible name.
* The team liked the sound of it and felt it represented the language's energy and liveliness.
The coffee cup symbol was a natural extension of the name, adding a visual element that was both memorable and playful. It also resonated with the team's love of coffee, a drink often associated with late nights and creative brainstorming sessions.
So, while the coffee cup symbol isn't directly related to Java's functionality, it serves as a fun and iconic reminder of the language's history and origins.
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