For C#, there is an obvious need for a Windows machine (at least for now). But I don't see the reason why I need to have visual studio to develop C++ or Java. E

For C#, there is an obvious need for a Windows machine (at least for now). But I don't see the reason why I need to have visual studio to develop C++ or Java. Especially Java, where IntelliJ is just simply better and it's available everywhere.