Originally posted by Sketch:
I agree, but I see Java going away when a more efficient cross-platform language comes out. Efficiency is the bane of Java programming, and if someone can come out with something better, I think people will jump all over it. If companies can manage to make better compilers for Java, it will probably have lasting power, but I'm not sure how soon that will be, with only limited numbers of companies with licenses to produce Java compilers.

Yeah, Javas main draw is its cross platform compatability. I don't see another language that can do what it does. Also, can you maybe clear up about the compilers? Because you can download it for free.

I think c++ will stay the main language for awhile along with Java behind it. Just don't narrow yourself into one language, it is better to understand the theory and concepts better then the actual syntax. Learning a new language is easy once you know the underlying theory.


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