.NET vs Java

Developers should learn meets java is widely used in the industry and worth learning. Here's our take.

.NET

Nice Pick

Developers should learn

Pros

• NET for building enterprise-grade applications, especially in corporate environments where Microsoft technologies are prevalent, as it offers robust security, performance, and integration with Azure cloud services
• Related to: c-sharp, asp-net-core

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Java

Java is widely used in the industry and worth learning

Pros

• Widely used in the industry
• Related to: spring, android

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. .NET is a platform while Java is a language. We picked .NET based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

.NET wins

Based on overall popularity. .NET is more widely used, but Java excels in its own space.