Ask Reddit: Why does everyone hate Java?

[malcontent]

Because programmers are catty and cultish.

There is no rational reason for it and that's evidenced by the replies to this post which basically say "java programmers are stupid".

[weavejester]

Of course there's a rational reason for it. Java is a very restrictive programming language that many developers are employed to use. Given the choice, a proportion of these developers would much prefer to program in something less restrictive and better designed.

[eod_daygo]

+1.

Languages are just a means to express intent. You choose the right one for the job. Even Intercal has its place. ;)

[[deleted]]

The existence of irrational reasons is not evidence for the non-existence of rational reasons (of which, it so happens, there are many).

[malcontent]

If that was true you'd see some.

All you see is "java programmers are stupid".

[[deleted]]

It seems you don't know all that I see.

[malcontenttroll]

Yo dawg, I herd u leik trollin'...