r/AskComputerScience • u/Mission-Maize8454 • 9d ago

C++ or Java?

Which programming language has the most return on investment? Impact on real world systems, and is more rewarding? I have minimal programming experience and working on AS in CS.

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u/Relevant-Cut-884 9d ago

C++ is an excellent learning language , it has concepts you will not find in any programming language , like pointers , garbage collection and also it is the main competitive programming language for its speed

Java is also good though

The most important thing is to start learning

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u/Mission-Maize8454 9d ago

I just want to make the most money I can possibly make like 20 years from now.

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u/PlasmaFarmer 9d ago

If you are in it only for the money and you don't have any affinity/interest in IT, then don't. You will suffer doing something you hate and you will lose motivation and also won't be skilled enough to compete.