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I think the difference is that stuff is less hastily cobbled together. People use additional libraries because they add value, not because they paper over uglin
by frowaway001 12y ago
I think the difference is that stuff is less hastily cobbled together. People use additional libraries because they add value, not because they paper over ugliness and holes of existing libraries.
Scala feels "designed", while Java feels "evolved".
- pjmlp 12y agoYet I have 99% probabilities that my next JVM gig will be Java than Scala, as very few customers ask for Scala skills on their Request For Proposals.
- frowaway001 12y agoHow is this related to the topic?
- pjmlp 12y agoThat even though Scala is better designed than Java, without Java's cruft earned through evolution, most companies will keep on searching for Java developer skills.
- frowaway001 12y agoWe were discussing quality, not popularity.