Dear Nathan,
>But, such considerations aside, it is useful to understand what problems
>are inherent versus what are implementation details. Some of Java's
I do understand memory management. I just don't necessarily want to have to
care about it in Java: Java is advertised as an environment which will take
the burden of memory mangement over from you. I would like that promise
kept, especially because billions of dollars are being invested into this
technology
and it's being deployed everywhere.
As one engineer to another: Would you create an application
which manages memory so wastfully? I can't believe you
would if you program for a living. Why do you want to silence
me when I point out a deficiency in the VM? Why are you defending
an engineering oversight? Isn't it in the best interest of Java to
point out problems in it?
Java seems to be regarded as something almost devine. It is
almost sacrilegious to criticize it. I'm an engineer and I won't
think along religious lines. Java, while a wonderful engineering
achievement and while I was amongst the first to promote it
years ago, still has problems, memory management being one of
them. I'll think this even if I get stoned for it.
-kornel
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