>> If you need performance why not go with scala. I've looked at it a number of times, I don't like the syntax. When Java came out in August 1995 I was one of

>> If you need performance why not go with scala. I've looked at it a number of times, I don't like the syntax. When Java came out in August 1995 I was one of the first downloaders (and not even a fan of Sun in particular at that time, just interested in checking out Java) and it was clear just looking at it I would like it.