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[–] [email protected] 35 points 22 hours ago (2 children)

I might have agreed a decade or two ago, when I knew no better. But today, I find the tribalism surrounding programming languages comical.

I don’t particularly like Java, but I use it because it pays the bills. Similarly, I use C++ (which I prefer) when my work requires it.

[–] [email protected] 32 points 20 hours ago

I don’t particularly like Java, but I use it because it pays the bills. Similarly, I use C++ (which I prefer) when my work requires it.

I mean, anon is not arguing against that. They're saying the language is shit regardless of how much it is used in business. I don't think they are entirely wrong.

[–] [email protected] -5 points 15 hours ago (2 children)

Tell us more ancient one, your heroic tale of "giving up against the endless weight of capitalism" is fascinating.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

“giving up against the endless weight of capitalism”

We just call it "having a job" nowadays

[–] [email protected] -2 points 10 hours ago

Lol I always forget how conservative software devs are, oop

[–] [email protected] 4 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

Love the dramatics.

This ancient one has learned the art of pragmatism. A little time in the trenches of enterprise development can do that – turn passionate ideals into practical choices.

Some days it’s C++, some days it’s Java, Python and so on. In the end, the code compiles, and the ancient one get paid.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 10 hours ago

Dramatics are my main form of communication so thank you for your appreciation