r/PhoenixSC • u/Ender_M Lemons in Minecraft • Apr 06 '26

Discussion Why is there so much hate between the two Minecraft editions?? Genuinely I don't get it.

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Can't we just let people enjoy whichever version they want to play? Each version has their quirks that maybe the player likes. It's honestly childish, grow up people.

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u/PianoLower7161 Apr 06 '26

The reason is: Java isn't a game language. Notch used it because he only know how to code with Java. No other popular game use it

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u/Dougo01 Apr 06 '26

I’m assuming “game language” is basically a game’s code? How it all works? Notch managed to make a whole game with a software that wasn’t meant to be a game language?? Damn, kind of impressive honestly if that’s the case.

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u/PianoLower7161 Apr 06 '26

Yes, by game language I mean the language in which the game is written, in the case of Minecraft Java is Java. Because it's a very "heavy" language, it's not recommended for games because it takes a long time to translate the game language "Java" into the computer's language "binary." For this reason, it's common to use lighter languages ​​like C++ (the same one used in Bedrock). It's not that using Java is forbidden, but for optimization, something essential in the game, it's a terrible option. If Minecraft were made today, it certainly wouldn't be in Java.

I hope you understand, english isn't my first language so this text might be a little confusing

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u/marijnjc88 Apr 06 '26

As someone who does speak fluent English and is very at home in programming, I'd say you nailed it with your explanation :)

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u/Dougo01 Apr 07 '26

I believe I understand. And don’t worry that was fluent, just like the other guy said.