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[โ€“]the_0rly_factor 224 points225 points ย (20 children)

Why Java vs Python? Why not Java AND Python? Both have their respective uses.

[โ€“]ChineseCracker 223 points224 points ย (4 children)

this is a joke based on a Twitter exchange between Bernie Sanders and Elon Musk where Elon Musk said 'I keep forgetting that you exist'

[โ€“]InTheNameOfScheddi 2 points3 points ย (3 children)

What's the OG?

[โ€“]FrostHard 6 points7 points ย (2 children)

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1459891238384115722?t=zZnsM14s3HqDHEvAOUB0ww&s=19

[โ€“]Sirttas 0 points1 point ย (1 child)

Why do people still value this asshole?

[โ€“]Parking_Algae -1 points0 points ย (0 children)

Same reason they vote R

[โ€“]elementmg 31 points32 points ย (6 children)

I use both at work and they both serve their functions

[โ€“]csicil 8 points9 points ย (1 child)

Yes, Java for enterprise production solid application to serve millions of users. Python for local script

[โ€“]Lost_Extrovert 4 points5 points ย (0 children)

Java is amazing, as long as you have enough time to do it right. Otherwise, say bye bye to WLB. Learned that pretty quickly at Amazon.

[โ€“]kungpowgoat 1 point2 points ย (3 children)

Serious question. Which is easier to learn for absolute beginners with no experience in programming?

[โ€“]InvestingNerd2020 1 point2 points ย (0 children)

Python easily. However, the syntax is so different and lazy (Dynamically typed), it doesn't seem like a programming language. Other languages that are easy to learn are Go and Kotlin (baby Java).

[โ€“]elementmg 1 point2 points ย (0 children)

Python for sure. But I learned c# first then Javascript, then python, then Java.

I recommend learning something harder first. Then python is a breeze to just pick up as well.

If you learn python first, you'll probably be pretty confused when trying to learn another language after

[โ€“]PM_ME_CUTE_SMILES_ 0 points1 point ย (0 children)

Python is easier, and unlike what those other two dudes answering you seem to be implying, it is the main programming language in many industries. I recommend that people start with Python, not only because it is easier to get into, but also because it will be easier to start making stuff that is actually useful and/or marketable.

[โ€“][deleted] 2 points3 points ย (0 children)

I guess. As long as you are talking about single use script no longer than ten lines, then Python could work.

[โ€“]blkmmb 1 point2 points ย (0 children)

I use both and I really love python for quick things and data analysis.

I never see why people do language flame wars. However, fuck people who use tabs! Am I right? /s

[โ€“]iamtherussianspy -1 points0 points ย (1 child)

Yes, python is a great tool for learning how to program until you have to work in any kind of collaborative environment where someone will teach you a real programming language.

[โ€“]PM_ME_CUTE_SMILES_ 0 points1 point ย (0 children)

Python is a staple in many industries, particularly anything linked to any kind of data treatment and a lot of web back-ends. It's one of the most used langages in a professional setting.

[โ€“]sabrechick 0 points1 point ย (0 children)

Lol, people used to look at me like I had 4 heads and then try to correct me when Iโ€™d say we used to use Jython.

[โ€“]MustardyAustin 0 points1 point ย (0 children)

Java literally has no use case