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C# and .net platforms matches (or more often even exceed) java in all those categories. Looking at what big companies are doing is also weak argument, especial

by Xeamek 3y ago

C# and .net platforms matches (or more often even exceed) java in all those categories. Looking at what big companies are doing is also weak argument, especially since Google literally developed their own language which slots in the same space as Java. Maybe not exactly the same, but pretty close. Again, if you need compatibility with existing code - that it's a decent argument. But in terms of language itself? No good reason

pron 2y ago
Google is a major Java shop, and for big projects compatibility is certainly at the top of requirements because big codebases last for a long time, and compatibility directly translates to increased future returns on investment. I don't think .NET quite matches Java on the other aspects (certainly it tries to add lots of language features while Java tries to avoid adding many features, but having more or fewer features is a matter of personal preference) and its GCs aren't as good, but while these things are arguable (because Java and .NET have different advantages and disadvantages compared to each other), its compatibility story is poor, and not just in comparison to Java.