One interpretation of this graph shows Java (blue) being overtaken by C (black) over the course of the decade. What this interpretation belies is the fact that Java and the C family (C, C++, and C#) ...

Every programming language comes with a learning curve, but Java shares many similarities with C, C++ and JavaScript. Anyone with experience in any of those languages will pick up Java syntax quickly.

Farnham, UK--For years, Java programmers who wanted to create cool, adrenaline-fueled games had to give up Java for C, C++, or even assembly language--or program around Java's unacceptable frame rates ...