Because choosing Java will almost never be a mistake, even if it isn't the most ideal language. The JVM(s) are fast(ish). So much open source code to grab and g

Because choosing Java will almost never be a mistake, even if it isn't the most ideal language. The JVM(s) are fast(ish). So much open source code to grab and get productive on. Almost any developer you hire can be effective with it immediately, even if they've never used it before. Also, Android. I've got only ever done one project in my career with it, and I found myself feeling "meh" about it, but I never hated it.