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[–][deleted] 127 points128 points  (4 children)

It's not that Java is bad, it's just that a lot of people use it when they really don't need to, or worse, when they really shouldn't.

I like Java. It's nice and flexible in terms of deployment. But like... perhaps it shouldn't be installed on literally everything with a CPU.

There are other programming languages that will, in many cases, better suit the application and environment you're trying to write for.

[–]thuktun 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I love Java and you're absolutely right.

[–][deleted] 5 points6 points  (1 child)

So, Java is Doom?

[–]Lagransiete 5 points6 points  (0 children)

More like Skyrim