Java

“Core Java” is Sun’s term, used to refer to Java SE, the standard edition and a set of related technologies, like the Java VM, CORBA, etc. This is mostly to differentiate from others like Java ME or Java EE. “Core Java” is Oracle’s definition and refers to subset of Java SE technologies.

The Core Java technologies and application programming interfaces (APIs) are the foundation of the Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE). They are used in all classes of Java programming, from desktop applications to Java EE applications.