Java is a good choice in extensive market scenarios, however C/C++ in specific applications (like embedded devices and in general almost all the industrial applications) is actually the only solution available. I think Java is good for high level applications, mobile devices, and so on. These mass-market scenarios deal well with design patterns, portability, etc... I think that we must look back each time we have to do a design choice: explore the alternatives, analyze the trade-offs, take a decision. There is not "the solution" but only specific solutions: Java, C++ and others are only example of them. I challenge you to write an super-fast and light-weight OS core in Java! :D But we are talking about GIS, hence Java is the best solution. For that reason, I see your happiness :)
Il 05/08/2011 14:32, Michael Bedward ha scritto: > Ah, great minds think alike :) > > On 5 August 2011 22:30, Andrea Aime<[email protected]> wrote: >> On Fri, Aug 5, 2011 at 10:58 AM, Michael Bedward >> <[email protected]> wrote: >>> I studied botany about 30 years ago (which may explain my programming >>> style). I must say I find it hard to fathom anyone actually liking >>> C++. It was my main language for a number of years but one I escaped I >>> vowed I'd never go back :) >> Ha, reminds me of my experience as a GRASS developer (my first open >> source involvement). >> The community was great, but every hour programming in C was literally >> killing >> me, it took forever to do the most basic things and forever^2 to get the >> result solid. >> So I kept what liked (the open source world) and ditched what was causing >> me grief. Never looked back since ;-) >> >> Cheers >> Andrea >> >> >> -- >> ------------------------------------------------------- >> Ing. Andrea Aime >> GeoSolutions S.A.S. >> Tech lead >> >> Via Poggio alle Viti 1187 >> 55054 Massarosa (LU) >> Italy >> >> phone: +39 0584 962313 >> fax: +39 0584 962313 >> >> http://www.geo-solutions.it >> http://geo-solutions.blogspot.com/ >> http://www.youtube.com/user/GeoSolutionsIT >> http://www.linkedin.com/in/andreaaime >> http://twitter.com/geowolf >> >> ------------------------------------------------------- >> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > BlackBerry® DevCon Americas, Oct. 18-20, San Francisco, CA > The must-attend event for mobile developers. Connect with experts. > Get tools for creating Super Apps. See the latest technologies. > Sessions, hands-on labs, demos& much more. Register early& save! > http://p.sf.net/sfu/rim-blackberry-1 > _______________________________________________ > Geotools-gt2-users mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/geotools-gt2-users > -- Valerio Di Gregorio Automotive and Telecommunication Division Information Engineer INTECS Informatica e Tecnologia del Software S.p.A. Via Egidio Giannessi, 5 56121 - Ospedaletto, Pisa Italy Voice: +39 050 9657 411 (operator) Voice: +39 050 9657 455 (direct) Fax: +39 050 9657 400 Skype: valeriodigregorio.intecs.it Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.intecs.it LEGAL DISCLAIMER: The contents of this email and any transmitted files are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. We hereby exclude any warranty and any liability as to the quality or accuracy of the contents of this email and any attached transmitted files. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BlackBerry® DevCon Americas, Oct. 18-20, San Francisco, CA The must-attend event for mobile developers. Connect with experts. Get tools for creating Super Apps. See the latest technologies. Sessions, hands-on labs, demos & much more. Register early & save! http://p.sf.net/sfu/rim-blackberry-1 _______________________________________________ Geotools-gt2-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/geotools-gt2-users
