JAVA vs C++ : From Where to Start your journey?

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JAVA vs C++ : From Where to Start your journey?

Introduction

Hello Guys! Today I will discuss a very confusing topic for beginner developers and students where most of them become confused about "Should I Learn C++ or Java?" People will give you many opinions, Let me tell you my experience, Where I Explored both Languages at my beginning phase.

This article will help you to find which Language will be better for you. Hope You find some useful guidance to choose a language of your own.

What is Java Language?

Java is a general-purpose, class-based, object-oriented programming language which is mainly used for a purpose of Application Development. You will find its Wide use in Phones, Laptops, Game Consoles and Supercomputers. It is considered one of the fast, most secure, and most reliable programming languages preferred by most organizations to build their projects.

What is C++ Language?

C++ is a general-purpose and both procedural and object-oriented programming language. It was created by Bjarne Stroustrup at Bell Labs circa 1980. It's very similar to C. C++ is so much compatible, Even if you are Learning C, C++ will compile over 99% of its Source Codes. It well deserves the widely acknowledged nickname “Swiss Pocket Knife of Languages.”

Java or C++?

There are Advantages and Disadvantages to All Languages. Whatever you choose, it will give you some specific advantages. Let's Take Java, The Advantages are great, You will Find its Language so Straightforward and Easy to Maintain. Also, Being an Object Oriented Programming Language, Its Class Implementation and Methods work very easily. However, it requires a lot of memory to function.

Whether in C++, There is a Standard Template Library (STL) which will help you to write code very efficiently and Quickly. As I told you in the Introduction, C++ also runs most C Languages Source codes too.

My Experience With These Two Languages

In my experience, There is no hesitation to pick any one of these two Languages. Both are Efficient and Beginner-Friendly Languages. I found Java an excellent introductory language because of Two Things :

  1. It is a Perfect Balance of Reliability and Development, Speed can be an Issue, But Still, it works wonderly for Beginners.

  2. It caught errors in the introductory phase very well, Debugging is also a plus point, You will be having a Clear Runtime Error Message if Your Code has a fault.

Conclusion

Finally, I want to say there's no Issue If you pick any one of them as your Introductory Language. When you will have a grip on any one of those, It will not take much time to learn as you will complete the basic fundamental things of this kind of programming language. Still, If you have any complexity in Java or C++ in your introductory phase, You can Choose Python too, it's where you will gain a basic knowledge of Programming, After that, you can choose C++ or Java.

Always Try to Follow your roadmap where you can be active, Never Choose Others'.

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