I learned Java before i learned Perl. I even got one of those fancy certifications. I thought Java was quite fun and exciting. Then i discovered Perl ...

Even after i discovered Perl, i still liked Java. So i joined JavaJunkies, only to discover that my "Java Personality" had been replaced. Now, mind you that there are other 'cross-over' monks who happily code in both languages. But i myself am so disgusted with Java at this point that i don't think i will ever touch it again. Not when languages like Perl, Python, and Ruby exist.

For the record, i am OO programmer. I was very fortunate to take an OOP class in college which use the GoF book as the textbook. I am not the best OO programmer, but i know me some OO! One of the first projects i bestowed on myself was to port Design Patterns over to Perl. Not only did i find that other folks shared the same idea ... i also found out that Perl doesn't really need them ... and maybe even Design Patterns Aren't!

Hey ... you know what? It does take too many lines to code something simple in Java. That's why you really need an expressive IDE to go along with Java. Those Java programmers who claim they need only vi/emacs probably either type at 90+ wpm or love to waste their time typing. (and for those who hate having to write all of that code just to get some objects up and running ... check out Class::MethodMaker.)

At this point, i really don't think Java can be improved - it's too late. The designers of Java made the choice for the language to flexible rather than making the language easy to use. Bad mistake, because i really think the language isn't even that flexible. Not as flexible as Perl, Python, or Ruby. Heh, i am starting to think C++ is a better choice than Java. :)

Listen ... Java vs. Perl ... whatever. It's all about mindsets, and unless you learn both, you can't make up your mind which kind of programmer you are. If folks don't like you for chosing one, so be it. And like i said before, noboby says you can't do both ... i tried ... what can i say? Perl spoiled me! :)

besides ... aren't we comparing oranges and apples?

jeffa

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In reply to (jeffa) Re: How would you fix Java? by jeffa
in thread How would you fix Java? by Anonymous Monk

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