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Java vs Python

Java and Python are free.

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

Python logo: A readable language used for scripts, APIs, and data work.
Python logo: A readable language used for scripts, APIs, and data work.

Python

Free

A readable language used for scripts, APIs, and data work.

Try it

Pros of Python

  • Short scripts stay short

  • The scientific and data libraries are hard to match

  • A lot of automation and API examples are in Python

Cons of Python

  • Packaging and virtual environments still trip people up

  • It is slower than Go or Java for a hot service