# Java `java` !!! important "This section is rendered asynchronously by default" !!! info [**Java**](https://www.java.com) is a class-based, object-oriented programming language The `java` section is shown the current version of the Java compiler. This section is shown only within Java projects, meaning: * `java` compiler is available * Upsearch finds `pom.xml`, `build.gradle`, `settings.gradle` files * The current directory contains `*.java`, `*.class`, `*.jar` or `*.war` files ## Options | Variable | Default | Meaning | |:----------------------- |:----------------------------------:| ----------------------------------- | | `SPACESHIP_JAVA_SHOW` | `true` | Show section | | `SPACESHIP_JAVA_ASYNC` | `true` | Render section asynchronously | | `SPACESHIP_JAVA_PREFIX` | `$SPACESHIP_PROMPT_DEFAULT_PREFIX` | Section's prefix | | `SPACESHIP_JAVA_SUFFIX` | `$SPACESHIP_PROMPT_DEFAULT_SUFFIX` | Section's suffix | | `SPACESHIP_JAVA_SYMBOL` | `☕·` | Symbol displayed before the section | | `SPACESHIP_JAVA_COLOR` | `cyan` | Section's color |