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Language warring isn't really pointless, because generating hype and buzz is what drives BIG-BUSINESS-CORPS into adopting new languages for their flavor of the

Language warring isn't really pointless, because generating hype and buzz is what drives BIG-BUSINESS-CORPS into adopting new languages for their flavor of the decade.

UncleMeat 3y ago
Having been directly involved in language support discussions at one of the very largest BIG-BUSINESS-CORPS, I am pretty confident that "hype and buzz" is not the key contributor to decision making.
- cmrdporcupine 3y ago
  Yes, not sure what commenter is pointing at. It's not the large corps that drive this kind of froth, it's smaller shops or startups with smaller teams where decisions get more easily dominated by individuals with opinions. But, all that said. Rust Good. I work in Rust. I like Rust. I just don't believe in one size fits all, and I want to see companies apply balanced processes in technology or framework adoption.
  - c_crank 3y ago
    While Java is the 'safe' pick now, remember that it was once a language being fad pushed by Sun and Smalltalk fans.
    - cmrdporcupine 3y ago
      "I Was There, Gandalf, 3000 Years Ago"