The popular programming language, Java is prepared for a new start. Java is undoubtedly the most popular programming language among programmers. An analysis by Coding Dojo listed Java as the very popular language in 2017. Nevertheless, in Q1 2018, Java gave up its first place to JavaScript according to RedMonk. Inclination towards microservice-based architectures is causing Java alternatives like Node.js or Go become a more attractive choice.
Java is most frequently utilized in cloud computing, data science, app development and web application development related tasks. Languages such as Python are getting more popular among the beginner-level developers.
Java used to assist many coders in starting their career within IT field. However, the language has lost its allure in the current time. There's a decrease of 6,000 entry Java-related jobs in Q1 2018. This doesn't mean that Java is getting replaced by emerging languages for core technology development.
The language is currently adapting to new profound learning and system learning workloads. Java-based libraries are tremendously popular for profound learning related work. The language is still a dominant participant. The built-in security options in Java makes it a notable choice over other options like Python.
Karen Panetta, IEEE fellow, and dean at Tufts University said, "It has always been valuable because of its cross-platform functionality. However, now it's becoming even more precious as it's also built up a repository of really solid usable free software that is out there. So you're able to jump into any large, giant project you want since most of it is already written for you. You merely set the pieces together."
Despite the significant drop from the project postings, Java is among top languages for enterprise companies. Panetta farther added, "Businesses are recognizing they need to move into deep learning and artificial intelligence, and Java is the essential technology they are using right now to accomplish this."
Even though Java will continue to be employed for the basis of microservices and infrastructure's foundation, the language should keep evolving. Java is likely to proceed into the cloud together with other workloads.