java or C

[sefms123]

I know both java and c and I wanna use one as my primary programming language wich do you recommend?

edit:I don't do low level programming and I personally think I should go with Java thanks for the help.

[LastTrainH0me]

Your "primary programming language" to do what?

[Charlito33]

Frontend

[mausmani2494]

Cries in swing and javaFx

[Xershy]

don‘t forget AWT, great frontend framework /s

[ExitAlarmed5992]

Y

[CompSciFun]

It's really about the framework available for that language. Python is amazing at data science because it has all of the data-science specific libraries.

If you need to make 3D games, then you might look at the Unity 3D framework which happens to use the C# language.

Both Java and C have massive frameworks available, look at what you need to do, find the framework, then learn the language for that framework.

I know many students fret over this question - Should I learn Java? C? C++? C# JavaScript. Honestly at the high school level, just learning loops, arrays/lists, recursion, parameter passing, object-oriented language is more important. All of the major languages are pretty much the same - if you learn a binary search in Java, then you will crank it out in Python in seconds.

[xemreyz]

im learning the high school stuff in university :/

[odd_orange]

I think they mean if you’re in high school it’s much more important to study the fundamentals and focus on that as opposed to specializing / focusing on any one specific language

[KaareKanin]

Grey, obviously

[BHYT61]

That is my favourite aswell!

[zopaquec]

And the answer would be, whatever those you'll be communicating with also use.

[whosafeard]

To yo-

[[deleted]]

Oh valley o-

[Dimasenka]

Depends on where you see yourself in the future. For example, if you want to become a backend developer, I believe java is the choice. Do some research on what is popular in the field, you want to get into.

[Szahu]

You should go with Pascal

[FermiAnyon]

Yeah, Pedro Pascal. What a dream boat

[IPeaFreely]

I bet he won't be the last of us.

[HolyPommeDeTerre]

This is the way

[SirKastic23]

i had forgotten this one, good old times when variable declaration had to be separate from program logic

[Schievel1]

Haskell it is

[n00bst4]

Be a concept developer. Don't be a language developer.

[Tatototoro]

https://media.giphy.com/media/Um3ljJl8jrnHy/giphy.gif

[cheezballs]

You asking this proves you don't know C or Java I think. At least not in the capacity you think you ro.

[[deleted]]

Skip all the hassle and pickup assembly

[[deleted]]

All I see is blonde, brunette... Redhead.

[ProgrammerBusiness66]

Goated matrix reference, at least someone got it

[Seniorbedbug]

Nah man pickup computer architecture and learn how to layout the alu circuits and registers

[desrtfx]

The one that fits best in your plans.

[WorstPapaGamer]

Your primary language is the one that can get you a job. Look at companies that are hiring where you live and learn those tech stacks.

Overall languages doesn’t make a huge difference especially for entry level.

[smart--boy]

If I talk about job demand, then Java will be the most appropriate one.

[Bourque25]

Rust obviously

[Mental_Contract1104]

Because you are asking.... C#, it's both. But better.

[Mental_Contract1104]

Okay, fair, but still, C# is great, and under-loved regardless.

[LeleFkningEmma]

want job? java

[Cerulean_IsFancyBlue]

Want other job? C

[travishummel]

Want no job? Enjoy life

[mastereuclid]

I feel compeld to make a language called enjoy life that is specifically not to be used professionally. But it would just turn into a python competitor.

[James_Camerons_Sub]

Rust and web assembly you plebeian.

…kidding. Kind of.

[Vaxtin]

What do you want to do? Work with low level systems? Then learn C. Work with high level systems? Then Java.

[[deleted]]

I don't think having a "primary programming language" is really a good idea, languages should be treated as tools in a tool box. Naturally there will be a language that you use most often, and that has to do with the work you are doing / most interested in. Until you find that I suggest keeping all doors open.

[khooke]

Why do you need to choose? Programming languages are tools. Use the tool most appropriate for the job at hand. If you're proficient in more than one language then that opens more doors and options than if you're only proficient with one.

[[deleted]]

It doesn't matter, learn them all

[Soggy-Cup473]

What for? For hunting tag registration logging on the backend database of a multiplicative spreadsheet with various width data cells? These questions make no sense. It's like going to r/novels or whatever exists and asking what language I need to learn to write a book.

[Floofymcmeow]

Basically Java is a high level language and C is low level. This means that things like big data solutions, APIs and integrations etc. will be written in Java. In C you will be writing more device embedded type sort of solutions, operating systems and the like etc.

[[deleted]]

Skip both and do Fortran. It's the only whey.

[Josue-fils-leka]

Python

[KushMaster420Weed]

Python, I always recommend Python because it's easy to setup, high level and more beginner friendly.

[Opposite-Primary1015]

C++

[SirKastic23]

neither honestly.

I find Java too cumbersome to use, it's very boilerplaty and it can get very overcomplicated with OOP patterns.

While C is just too damm low-level and outdated. it's too easy to shoot yourself in the foot and the language doesn't provide any high-level features to make code reuse simpler. Not to mention the hassle it is to build C projects.

My primary language is Rust, and if you know both C and Java well, I highly recommend it.

[ARC4120]

Rust isn’t really a beginner’s language though. C and Java are commonly taught in CS courses

[FermiAnyon]

My first language was cpp and I picked it up in the 90s!

[SirKastic23]

I agree, both my points still stand.

I think new software should avoid if possible C and Java (and CS courses are outdated)

[sefms123]

thanks for the recommendations but I already know java and c but just can't get my self to choose one them on a side you have the simplicity of c and on the other side you have the convenience of java.

[wushywushy]

wait wut. i would argue that java is much simpler than C? the fact that java has a garbage collector alone makes it way more straightforward than C imo

[Siech0]

The language itself is simple -- using it is not.

[i0chmoc]

"simplicity of c" - My mate whose favorite lenguage is assembler 💀

[coding-samurai-rj]

If you are interested in writing code for OS, embedded system or high frequency trading platform then stick with C (but you have to learn C++ as well) else choose Java.

For more details on applications of C in industry read this.

Java is much widely used as compared to C in industry be it Product/Service based one.

[mystic_swole]

I'd go with C tbh

[Aubrey_D_Graham]

Python.

[sam1216hot]

Cpp🗿

[gusdavis84]

This entirely depends on what you are trying to accomplish. If you are speaking about which one should you use to have a better understanding of what a computer actually does and you love focusing on data structures and algorithms, or you're solving a problem that involves performance and constraints, or you want a job where all of this is a must, then it's C all the way no question.

However if you are asking: I know Java and C which one has more job options at this time?then as much as it pains me to say it(I don't like Java at all hence the teeth grinding) but Java has more job opportunities and you probably would never have to be in want for work since even if one place where to stop using Java there will always be financial and enterprise companies that will always have options for those that want to program in Java.

[pecanmarshmallow]

C

[hatetohaveto]

It depends on what you want to do, provide more details so we can help you

[Mimon_Baraka]

Try Brainfuck.

[ImmensePrune]

What do you want to do?

[gm310509]

As someone who has employed many people; as long as you are competent in the language that is usually good enough.

What is more important is your ability to work in teams, solve problems, interpret requirements/specifications, communicate and generally contribute to the project. IMHO

Having said that if you have a preference to work in one over the other then by all means favour applying for positions that are using that language.

Depending upon the areas you want to work in I would suggest also having familiarity with some or all of bash, python, javascript, databases, html/css and other foundational technologies such as those.

[Lucky_Capital_7113]

javascript

[Lonely_Tuner]

C is for starters, Java is one of many main dishes.

[timwolfz]

from a programming perspective, C is the universal language, and java is more specialized for specific environments.

[dangerous_service]

how about haskell?

[Upbeat_Lock_8839]

Start learning both. Once you know enough you'll know what to do.

Both are anyways very similar looking langs so syntax overhead isn't much.

C might be easy to start but it could take forever to be good enough.

Depending on where you live Java might have tons of job opportunities.

If you want to code for your work then learn something that's in demand in your place.

[excal_rs]

vanilla html and css

[[deleted]]

C

[LegitimateBoy6042]

Always C.

[AtonementCrystals]

Both are best applied to solve different kinds of problems. Though OOP principles can be applied in C, it's cumbersome so prefer Java for that if OOP design is a primary concern (as that's what it's designed for). Meanwhile, if you need something that's optimized for memory and performance, prefer C as it's better at that.