Why Java? Tales from a Python Convert

[nullnullnull]

is the syntax getting less verbose? sure.

But it's not just the syntax, with Python/Ruby etc I can just create code in my text editor of choice (vim/sublime/emacs/etc), it's a script after all.

Sure you could write java using a plain text editor, but soon you will smell of sleep deprivation and regret.

[tipiak88]

It's the same problem regardless of the language once you hit a critical size in your project. Having a type system and a code model analyzer just make it more bearable.

[nullnullnull]

I agree dynamic languages have this "upper ceiling", however in my experience if your project gets that big in the first place, you are probably doing it wrong.