what is java? Basic Concepts: What is object-oriented programming (OOP)? Can you explain the four main principles of OOP? What is the difference between abstraction and encapsulation? Explain the concept of inheritance in Java. What is polymorphism, and how is it implemented in Java? Describe the difference between interface and abstract class in Java. Core Java: What are the main features introduced in Java 8? What is the difference between ArrayList and LinkedList? Explain the purpose of the finalize() method. What is the difference between == and .equals() in Java? How does exception handling work in Java? Can you explain try, catch, finally blocks?