Mono vs Java

Developers should learn and use Mono when they need to deploy meets java is widely used in the industry and worth learning. Here's our take.

Mono

Nice Pick

Developers should learn and use Mono when they need to deploy

Pros

• NET applications on non-Windows platforms, such as Linux servers or macOS desktops, or when building cross-platform mobile apps using Xamarin (which is built on Mono)
• Related to: c-sharp, dotnet-framework

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. Mono is a platform while Java is a language. We picked Mono based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Mono wins

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