I'm working on an application that's written in javascript, java, and python. It uses maven to build. I have it under git version control with git submodules. I

I'm working on an application that's written in javascript, java, and python. It uses maven to build. I have it under git version control with git submodules. I don't have to context switch in Eclipse. I can do all of that without leaving the IDE at all. I can start a project, download all the dependencies, hover over methods to see javadocs, and I even have a terminal tab if I need anything like npm on the command line. All without leaving Eclipse. The fact that you can do the same thing in your tool of choice, IntelliJ, further refutes the author's point 2. You and I arguing about which we prefer is beside the point being made by the author. Elegance is subjective. The fact that there is a "huge community of existing developers" means Java is objectively more approachable to more people. Yet another way to look at it as elegant. I don't smoke. You've reinforced my points in favor of Java.