Scripting languages such as PHP and Python--also known as "dynamic" languages--are simpler to learn than Java and are a popular choice among developers, particularly for building Web pages.

This post compares Python vs Java. What are the differences in terms of structure and design? Which is easier for beginners? And what can you do with them?

When you compare Java vs. Python application development in terms of simplicity, conciseness, security and performance, Java comes out on top in every category.

Sellers says Java is better suited than other programming languages for developing and running traditional enterprise applications that require a high degree of parallelism.

In what cases is Java faster, if at all, than C++? This question was originally answered on Quora by Cameron Purdy.

The prize in Oracle's acquisition of Sun Microsystems is Java, but the big question is whether Larry Ellison and the gang can monetize the popular platform and bolster its standing against up and ...