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Go vs Java

Go and Java are free.

Go logo: A small compiled language for APIs, CLIs, and services that are easy to deploy.
Go logo: A small compiled language for APIs, CLIs, and services that are easy to deploy.

Go

Free

A small compiled language for APIs, CLIs, and services that are easy to deploy.

Try it

Pros of Go

  • Simple to deploy

  • Built-in concurrency

  • Fast builds

Cons of Go

  • Error handling gets repetitive

  • Fewer abstraction tools than Java or C#

Java logo: A general-purpose language for servers, Android, and large backend systems.
Java logo: A general-purpose language for servers, Android, and large backend systems.

Java

Free

A general-purpose language for servers, Android, and large backend systems.

Try it

Pros of Java

  • Runs almost everywhere

  • Strong tooling and libraries

  • A common choice for backend jobs

Cons of Java

  • Verbose next to Go or Python

  • Slow cold starts