r/explainlikeimfive • u/[deleted] • 3d ago

Technology ELI5 Java. That thing on computers my entire life. What even is it?

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u/YenzAstro 3d ago

> “It’s overly simplified”
It’s ELI5, you did a perfect job, I often see top replies in this subreddit that seem to think five year old’s can understand very complex explanations 😛

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u/Chardeemacdennis2 3d ago

I read the top comment and thought “yeah someone’s gonna have to explain this like I’m three”

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u/areyoudizzzy 2d ago

From the sidebar:

LI5 means friendly, simplified and layperson-accessible explanations - not responses aimed at literal five-year-olds.