C++ vs Java

[lynca]

There is quite a bit of discussion on this topic already in the forums. So next time search before posting.

We use JAVA because:
1. students learn Java in AP courses
2. garbage collection & great error handling!
3. Netbeans is a friendly IDE for first time coders

If you want more JAVA sample code , take a look at our code base from 2010 or if your brave, our 2011 development code.

http://code.google.com/p/discobots/downloads/list

[ianonavy]

Originally Posted by omalleyj

(I typically recommend that teams start before the season getting familiar with the programming environment. You have a bit of catching up and will be better served by putting in time than listening to the endless discussion that C++ vs. Java usually provokes )

I looked through the WPILibJ Java documentation last summer so I'm a bit familiar with it, but I'll probably still be coming back here for help.

Originally Posted by ZonChau

I prefer Java due to the officially used IDE being NetBeans. I prefer being able to use the opensource IDE available to many Operating Systems than Windriver for C++.

Yeah, having my code portable among different operating systems is nice. I can code on my laptop (both the Windows and Linux paritions) and my school's iMacs.

Originally Posted by lynca

There is quite a bit of discussion on this topic already in the forums. So next time search before posting.

We use JAVA because:
1. students learn Java in AP courses
2. garbage collection & great error handling!
3. Netbeans is a friendly IDE for first time coders

If you want more JAVA sample code , take a look at our code base from 2010 or if your brave, our 2011 development code.

http://code.google.com/p/discobots/downloads/list

I did do a quick search but obviously I didn't look thoroughly enough. I also agree with all three of your reasons. Thanks for the link! I'm sure it will be very helpful.


Thank you to everyone for responding. I've decided not to make things more complicated than they need to be and use Java. Good luck to everyone and see some of you at the competition. (:

[dotbran]

For FRC-specific purposes it does not matter whether you use Java or C++, but I would recommend C++ as it will help you develop a knowledge of programming that applies to a larger variety of languages.

[SuperBK]

I recommend C++. The libraries are more mature by a year and the syntax is similiar enough to java that you will pick it up in no time. Post any questions and I'm sure somebody will help.

Brian

[davidthefat]

Main reasons why I chose Java:
1.) Simplicity
2.) I am the only one that knows C++
3.) NetBeans is Open Source (Why do I care? Because I run Linux, so I can code on my machine at home)
4.) AP Comp Sci teaches Java

Cons:
1.) No inline Assembly
2.) No pointers
3.) Too high level for my liking

[Chris27]

Originally Posted by davidthefat

Main reasons why I chose Java:
Cons:
1.) No inline Assembly

Can you show me some FRC code you have written where it was necessary to inline assembly?

[davidthefat]

Originally Posted by Chris27

Can you show me some FRC code you have written where it was necessary to inline assembly?

Nope