I don't have a lot of Java experience, but this definitely doesn't line up. For any compiled language, modern compilers for C++/Java are generally fast enough f

I don't have a lot of Java experience, but this definitely doesn't line up. For any compiled language, modern compilers for C++/Java are generally fast enough for most codebases, BUT companies need to invest in their actual build processes to keep things optimal. If the dependency tree is such that making a 1 line change still causes a 500 file recompilation, yes, you could be seeing a multiple second wait.