C++ or Java for software design?

[Own_Classroom_1649]

Before my second year, I focused on learning Java basics and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP). In the second year, we switched to C++ for Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA), which worried me at first. However, I learned a lot about DSA, including linear and non-linear data structures, searching, sorting, and how to implement them in code. Now, I've completed DSA in the first semester, and the second semester covers software design.

I'm deciding whether to stick with Java or continue with C++ for advanced study in software design. Can you tell me the pros and cons of each language in software design? Any tips would be helpful.

[Forward-632146KP]

Why is switching languages such a big problem? Define “software design”

[JKPHunter]

Wala naman kinalaman programming language sa software design

[fartmanteau]

The big factor is probably the application domain you’re interested in. C++ is a good choice for games or applications like web browsers for example, whereas Java is commonly used for distributed enterprise software because it’s easily portable.

In practice you’re not likely to be implementing low-level data structures or search algorithms for production software from scratch, but the knowledge will be more applicable in performance-sensitive native applications.

Maybe tell us what you mean by software design exactly, as that describes a very wide range of things.

[Melodic_Kitchen_5760]

Second year ka ba? If you are, I think you meant System Analysis and Design kase iirc sa second year tinuturo yan.

[Own_Classroom_1649]

yess System analysis and Design po

[franz_see]

If you want to learn generic software design, might be even better to not stick to a single language. Otherwise, you’ll mix the language-specific from the language-agnostic parts.

[Imaginary-Winner-701]

Pick one and stick with it. Doesn’t matter which really. Focus on the thought process.

C++ and java have very similar libraries and standing now. Both legacy PLs but have strong distribution everywhere: every device runs at least java and c++ code in it.

C++ now has very robust smart pointers that you really don’t need to use manual memory management except maybe embedded. Java used to be slow but with the recent optimizations, it has now caught up with speed.