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> Seems strange that this requires java. Feels like they could get better performance from a compiled language and it would run on lower profile computers. I
by chockchocschoir 5y ago
> Seems strange that this requires java. Feels like they could get better performance from a compiled language and it would run on lower profile computers.
I feel like the meme that Java is slow and bloated needs to die. Java can be very fast, and also runs on fricking SIM cards that have extremely limited processor and memory.
- zaarn 5y agoSIM Cards running Java run an extremely cut down version of Java that removes basically all features that go beyond what C can do with some sprinkles on top. The biggest issue with large Java applications is real and it usually relates to either GC churn or inefficiencies. Source: Running several large java applications as professional sysadmin. Granted, often enough Java is fine, it doesn't use too much overhead, especially once the JVM is warmed up. But the bloat is real and it's partially related to the language itself but plenty of it is also systemic.