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>You don't see so much dunking on Python, Java, Clojure, Ruby, &c, One of the common arguments now for why C# is superior to Java is that it supports non-nulla
by logicchains 5y ago
>You don't see so much dunking on Python, Java, Clojure, Ruby, &c,
One of the common arguments now for why C# is superior to Java is that it supports non-nullable references. As does C++, which for large latency-sensitive projects is generally picked over C.
- scns 5y agoI'd say it has been a better designed language for sure, which wasn't that hard since they just needed to take a look where Java messed up. So many things are obvious in hindsight so it's not a fair comparison. Regarding platform and reach, Java still wins i guess. Disclaimer: Using neither.
- radicalbyte 5y agoC# has a higher rate of change than Java and a very strong ecosystem - albeit not quite as strong as Java. The tooling - if you pay for it - is in my opinion much better. The thing is, the Java ecosystem is insane. What else comes close to it in breadth and quality? Python, Go, Ruby etc certainly don't. C++?
- pjmlp 5y agoC++ yes. That is why despite its flaws and complexity, it will be around for decades to come. Even on the places where Java and .NET languages took over C++ hegemony, it is still there on the implementation of native/extern methods and COM/UWP libraries. Also don't forget if your favourite compiler is a LLVM/GCC frontend, many of its improvements require a bit of C++ code changes as well.
- pjmlp 5y agoWhich almost no one uses, because it is more trouble than it is worth on existing code bases, and requires everything to be on latest versions.