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I'm mystified as well. I worked at Microsoft for seven years and never once heard any mention of Java. Maybe it's in the acquisitions? (GitHub, LinkedIn, etc.)
by Analemma_ 7y ago
I'm mystified as well. I worked at Microsoft for seven years and never once heard any mention of Java. Maybe it's in the acquisitions? (GitHub, LinkedIn, etc.)
- alt_f4 7y agoGithub is Ruby LinkedIn is Java
- ToFab123 7y agoIt is for azure to ensure java runs smoothly there. Similar to how they pushed code to the linux kernel years ago so linux and hyper-v would play nice together.
- waffletower 7y agoBeing mystified about the value of Java to Microsoft suggests that you lead a somewhat insulated life in software development.