JVM vs .NET

Developers should learn and use the JVM for building cross-platform applications, especially in enterprise environments where reliability, scalability, and portability are critical meets developers should learn . Here's our take.

JVM

Nice Pick

Developers should learn and use the JVM for building cross-platform applications, especially in enterprise environments where reliability, scalability, and portability are critical

Pros

• It is essential for working with Java-based systems, big data tools like Apache Spark, and Android development (via the Android Runtime, which is JVM-based), making it a foundational skill for backend and mobile developers
• Related to: java, kotlin

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

.NET

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

The Verdict

Use JVM if: You want it is essential for working with java-based systems, big data tools like apache spark, and android development (via the android runtime, which is jvm-based), making it a foundational skill for backend and mobile developers and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use .NET if: You prioritize 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 over what JVM offers.

The Bottom Line

JVM wins

Developers should learn and use the JVM for building cross-platform applications, especially in enterprise environments where reliability, scalability, and portability are critical