C++ vs Java

Those who have been following me on twitter, would have realized that I have started to dabble in C++ recenlty. Those who know me personally, would know that I did quite a bit of my programming antics in that language. It is only for the past couple of years that I had gotten involved into Java.

Not to say that I have quit Java, but I find it quite refreshing to work in C++ again. There are some new constructs and features that the language is providing since I stopped working on it. Moreover, it seems like there are lot more standardization effort that has taken place.

Here are some to and fro articles in terms of Java and C++:

• The Java is Faster than C++ and C++ Sucks Unbiased Benchmark
• 'The Java Faster than C++' Benchmark Revisited
• The Java (not really) Faster than C++ Benchmark

I am not really sure of the credibility of these authors, so please do your research before taking them as facts.

Speaking of C++, I do feel obligated to link to the Bjarne Stroustrup - the designer and implementor of C++.