Why I Quit Java (as a Java Developer)

Java is ideal for some types of software but terrible for others. After 13+ years working with Java I decided to quit.

In this video you'll learn why I first got a job as a Java developer, why Java no longer works for what I'm doing right now, and what more appropriate technology I'll use in the future.

[alecclews]

I've developed in multiple languages over the years (e.g. COBOL, Assembler, C, Java, Python, Perl, ...) Developers should change

[coderkinime]

As one of your subscribers and a customer to your Gradle Hero course and Gradle Bible book, this is a very sad news. I cannot tell you how much the content you created has helped me in my career to understand Gradle and become confident about it. But I fully understand what it takes to keep content coming especially when you don't have a full-time job. I will stay subscribed to your channel and look forward to your next big idea. Thanks a ton for your efforts and contributions and all the best wishes on your next bright idea. 👍🏼

[tuanbipa]

Hey i'm leaving java too, a little sad but gotta move on

[KangoV]

Good luck in your new plans. I've been using Java for so many use cases now. Web apps (Micronaut+HTMX/JStachio), CLIs (Micronaut/PicoCLI + native), Massive data loading, AWS Lambda (60ms cold startup), Cyber security analysis (STIX) with graph dbs (CYPHER), wrapping C libs with the new FFM api. Matrix processing with the new Vector API (AVX2/AVX512) which is going to be HUGE in AI/ML (NO external libs). Running Python inside Java with Truffle. Yeah that last one is mad ;) I started out with 6502 assembler, BASIC, COBOL, Pascal, RPG, C, C++, Python etc. Being able to run the same Java app (unchanged) on an IBM mainframe, midrange (AS/400) and on a PC was great for me. Now being able to natively compile (GraalVM) and get insane speeds (1BRC), is just icing.

[chillbro]

I absolutely understand Tom. Sounds like it was time.

[odmtqry]

Oh No! Anyway.. good luck for what ever your next plans are!!

[rolandringgenberg]

Cool and honest video, congratz! I'm afraid this is the first video of you the youtube algo made me aware of. Therefore I'm afraid I'm not a regular of your videos, but as I program on our stack since the 90 (JVM and Web) I thought I leave a comment anyway. :) If you after a while will come back into programming, as a Java/Gradle crack while still of courese enjoying the client stuff very much, take a look at Kotlin in combination with 3D. It could bring everything together that you where talking about in your short video. Success and see you in the cloud!

[iseeflowers]

Ok, that is a relief. It is a personal preference and not a lack of demand in tech industry or trend.

[kaidaluck]

You either die with Java or live long enough to use Javascript 😂

[ForChiddlers]

Java + 25 years ! Now flutter... its about the same🎉

[vedisoft_in]

Hi, good and true video. Even I have over 2 decades of experience in Java. Personally even I feel like quitting it. But, I am scared of my future and finance. One question, would be thankful if you will answer it. HOW DO YOU MANAGE YOUR FINANCE NOW

[sadiulhakim]

I am still with Java, Java 21+ and spring boot.

[johnmoe]

Pffft. I have developed java since 97. No turning back. I never gonna get better or more effective with anything else worth trying for what I do for a living. I say this after 34 seconds of your video. Will never change....never! Okay...lets see the rest.

[kanybekmomukeev]

So om which Stack you changed?
Golang or C++?

[iseeflowers]

Ok, it is just a personal preference and not the language itself or the lack of demand in the tech industry or trend.

[duartemarco]

Is it safe to assume that you have enough money not to need a full-time job?

[jryanhale]

Can someone help with a Java project for school?

[jacklo]

Sometime who those quit java, is they cannot pay

[dralex-ypib]

This is sad. You course "Monitoring A Spring Boot Application" is really awesome! It helped me a lot!

[guyomen]

As a C dev, i totally agree to leave Java.