Let's get techy: Java, .NET & what they mean to us

Before we begin,

It is understandable that the acceleration of technology can cause disruption in the field, leaving many with the responsibility to remain up to date in its current affairs. Here at Castille, growth and development are at the core of our beliefs in order to maintain a professional and knowledgeable workplace ethos. Let us explore a few verticals we work on: Java and .NET Core.

Java

Developed in 1995, Java remains one of the more popular programming languages. It’s compatibility with multiple OS’s (Windows, Macintosh, etc) speaks for its flexibility. So long as your computer is able to run Java Runtime Environment (JRE), you can program in Java. It is a relatively easy program to learn compared to other languages, and its resume is vast: android apps, software tools, and web applications can all be made using Java. In 2016, 92% of all websites use Java, including Google and Facebook. Its long-term usability has left its open source library legacy and attests to its relevance today.

.Net

Like Java, .NET boasts its applicability of diverse languages to build websites, applications, and other desktop or mobile developments. It’s family of languages include C#, F#, or Visual Basic. The choice of language depends on what you are writing, but the .NET approach is generally adaptable to offer simplistic and targeted design. .NET is primarily useful for object-oriented programming, meaning objects are created according to its data and design. It’s open source and object-oriented platform allows for languages to be reusable and reliable, leaving developers with additional programming freedom. Nowadays, .NET has evolved into .NET Core (or ASP NET), which works as an extension of the .NET platform as a web-development framework.