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0 pointsperching_aix7mo ago0 comments

Pretty funny you mention Java 8 as a negative example, I remember it being widely heralded as a step in the right direction that was a long time coming and a breath of fresh air.

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CamouflagedKiwi7mo ago

I think they just mean that newer versions are further steps in that direction, not that Java 8 was a step the wrong way.

earnestinger7mo ago

Yup. Java 1.8 is humongous leap to the right direction.

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0 pointsperching_aix7mo ago0 comments

Pretty funny you mention Java 8 as a negative example, I remember it being widely heralded as a step in the right direction that was a long time coming and a breath of fresh air.

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CamouflagedKiwi7mo ago

I think they just mean that newer versions are further steps in that direction, not that Java 8 was a step the wrong way.

earnestinger7mo ago

Yup. Java 1.8 is humongous leap to the right direction.

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