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For not having seriously touched Java in over 10 years since Java 8, I was able to still follow along this JEP. I suppose I could pick it up again if I had to.

For not having seriously touched Java in over 10 years since Java 8, I was able to still follow along this JEP. I suppose I could pick it up again if I had to. If my 401k runs out when I retire in 10-15 years, I will always know I can still code some shitty Java for some shitty company and make ends meet.

jfengel 3y ago
Precisely. That has been Java's design goal from the beginning. It's not flashy or exciting or quick. It's a language for writing code that will keep on cranking along for decades, and maintained by multiple generations of developers. They resisted adding any significant features at all for many years. They did gradually add some elements from languages like Scala and Kotlin, once they had proven that those features made really significant improvements to real code rather than just looking good in isolation. It's the Honda Civic of languages. It's not especially fun and it doesn't keep up with the times. You just get in and go so that you can get something done.
- MrBuddyCasino 3y ago
  > It's the Honda Civic of languages That’s Golang. Java 21 is Toyota: unmatched stability, continuity and bang-for-buck in a deceptively simple shell that hides some of the most advanced tech there is.
- shepherdjerred 3y ago
  > It's not flashy or exciting or quick. Java's performance is fine for the vast majority of applications. Similar languages perform about as well. The JVM is an incredible piece of technology. > It's not especially fun I love Java, even though I don't write it much anymore. The ecosystem is incredibly mature. There are hundreds if not thousands of high quality libraries.
- paulddraper 3y ago
  > It's the Honda Civic of languages. Honda Civic doesn't devoure RAM.
- belfthrow 3y ago
  its not quick haha.... clueless.