What's better, C# or java? [closed]

As it currently stands, this question is not a good fit for our Q&A format. We expect answers to be supported by facts, references, or expertise, but this question will likely solicit debate, arguments, polling, or extended discussion. If you feel that this question can be improved and possibly reopened, visit the help center for guidance. Closed 12 years ago.

Due to my future course in Computer Science, I'm now going to start learning Java.

I've been teaching myself C# and some C++ up until now, so I'm gonna switch to Java.

Just trying to think about what that'll involve, and any suggestions for sites that talk about the various comparisons between C# and Java for someone moving to Java?

Much of the fundamental logica开发者_如何学Cl operations and the class/object system work in the same way, and without the need for pointers or the need for more memory management, like in C++, which is great. The comparisons between the framework are the most important I think.

Also reckoning on switching to a Mac and running Java that way.

This from Wikipedia:

---

"Both C# and Java are designed from the ground up as object oriented languages using dynamic dispatch, with syntax similar to C++ (C++ in turn derives from C). Neither language is a superset of C or C++, however. Both mainly use garbage collection as a means of reclaiming memory resources, rather than explicit deallocation of memory (though C# requires explicit deallocation for graphical, GDI+ objects, in which case it uses the IDisposable interface). Both include thread synchronization mechanisms as part of their language syntax."

---

Here is a great article highlighting pros and cons of Java vs. C#: http://www.veridicus.com/tummy/programming/java_vs_csharp.asp

And this one gives the syntactical differences for the same features: http://www.harding.edu/fmccown/java_csharp_comparison.html

However, as a beginner, I think you will find that the languages are quite similar. C# may come in handy later, so rather than thinking of yourself as "moving" to Java, consider learning both.

---

I'm not sure this can be answered. There are plenty of arguments back and forth over which is better around the place.

They both have their advantages and disadvantages, but it really comes down to your situation and personal preferences.