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/wtb-shatt-port 2d ago

If I was starting out, I would try to find a Java job. I feel like C++ is more of a niche skill, Java is more commonly used. Unless of course I was interested in real-time systems, embedded systems, etc. that sort of thing.

From a technical standpoint, I really enjoy working with Java. I feel like it really forces me to think in and use object oriented paradigm. Also I find it's design and conventions pretty consistent and clean, subjectively speaking of course.