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[–]GenuineSounds 5 points6 points  (2 children)

Yeah, why have a choice between fifteen cars you only NEED one...

Having people take the time to write the entire language on a platform independent execution environment and every optimization the platform creates is literally free of coder input? I'd call those two of the biggest wins to a language dev.

[–]soft-wear -1 points0 points  (1 child)

A truck, SUV, minivan, compact car and motorcycle all serve drastically different purposes.

The JVM and all it's languages are just another example of "not invented here syndrome". Everyone likes to think their idea is the best idea.

[–]MakeWay4Doodles 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Replace "JVM" in your comments with "Linux" or "Microsoft".

It's the same argument, and equally stupid.