I’ve been involved in some discussions regarding Java recently, and I’ve repeated said that I mostly find it a solution that is still looking for a problem.
Looking back at this post by Paul Graham on “Java’s Cover” I find it interesting how many of his points still ring true, 8 years later.
My favorite quote:
It could be that in Java’s case I’m mistaken. It could be that a language promoted by one big company to undermine another, designed by a committee for a “mainstream” audience, hyped to the skies, and beloved of the DoD, happens nonetheless to be a clean, beautiful, powerful language that I would love programming in. It could be, but it seems very unlikely.
My problem with it is simple, and it’s why I dislike ClearCase, and many other technologies; it makes easy things hard. I’m busy. I’d use it if forced to, and then I’d try desperately to like it. Until then, I have better things to do.
