Java or .Net - Who will win ?

With the advancement in technology, the importance of technical languages are also changing. Therefore, it is becoming tougher to choose between the two. Today's dispute is between Java, and .Net since both can generate exceptional results. 

The Core Differences between Java and .NET 

• Java works on the operating system.
• .Net works on windows.

.Net has recently released .Net Core v3.

• It is open-source as well as cross-platform.
• It can help in development for web, cloud, and mobile apps.
• It supports three different operating systems- Windows, OSx, and Linux.

IDE used by developers to build and test applications

• .Net default IDE is Visual Studio.
• Java's famous IDEs are Eclipse, IntelliJ Idea, Oracle NetBeans, and Oracle JDeveloper.

According to the stats it has been observed that the demand for Java developer is more than .Net developers. But that is not true! The desire is always for those developers whom the organization require for their projects.

The difference of Language between .Net and Java

• Java uses a single programming language that helps support multiple OS types, and the languages supported are Python, Ruby, and Scala.
• .NET supports a multi-programming environment that is useful for backend development and web services, such as C# and C++. 

Run-time Capability 

• Java doesn't convert the code until executed while .Net code is assembled and then run on the system. Therefore, .Net works better in a run-time.
• Java's older version was not able to support switch cases while .Net can.
• .Net support Linq while Java doesn't.

Security issue 

• Java is not secure.
• .Net security is the responsibility of Microsoft.

If you need to decide which platform out of both stands out, then this is not an easy reply. Both have some flaws, and some expertise, and both target the same market and audiences.

• Java is suitable for web projects and used for Linux platforms.
• .Net is used for web services and APIs and run on windows environment.

Hence, it is clear we cannot make a perfect choice out of two. This depends on development skills and the need of your project.

I always pick RAD solutions for .Net and Java for enterprise projects!