.NET and Java are 2 of the most popular computer programming languages designed primarily for software development. One can use either platform to create simple and complex software applications. When .NET merge-up with ASP.NET, one can create high-tech web applications. It is a tough decision for any company to choose from these platforms and develop their resource application accordingly. Similarly, it can be a tough choice for the students as well to determine which platform should anyone select. Well, we are here to discuss various factors that one should consider before choosing either one of them. However, DigiBask, a professional IT course training institute provides free career consultation that will help you to determine the best option for you.

Understanding the Core Difference

'Sun', the creator of Java is an open source platform, which later acquired by 'Oracle', runs on any operating system. On the other hand, 'Microsoft' developed Dot Net which is also an open-source platform but runs exclusively on any Windows platform, therefore targets only Windows OS users. Now, one can argue that there are millions of Windows users across the world too. We also have to consider that Java as it supports all operating systems, it supports mobiles phones and portable devices as well. Android itself runs on Java, which gives them an edge over Dot Net considering the popularity of Android.

Although both platforms support general web-based computer languages like PHP, Ruby and Python, Java further customized to JavaScript, Clojure, Groovy, and Scala and Dot Net to C#, F#, VB.NET, C++ respectively.

Another significant difference is to build a new application Visual Studio is the primary IDE that Dot Net uses. On the other hand, Java developers have options to choose from 4 different IDE to build an application - Eclipse, IntelliJ Idea, Oracle NetBeans, and Oracle JDeveloper.

Advantages of using Dot Net:

• Object-based framework: Dot Net framework is an object-based framework. Developers can write codes using a tool which is easy to access and control applications. Therefore, a developer can respond quickly to any recurring events.
• Easy Caching: Dot Net framework comes with an easy-to-use strong caching system.
• Easy to maintain: The source codes of Dot Net come along with HTML. Therefore, making the codes simple to write and execute on the server smoothly. So, maintaining pages and editing is simple and flexible.
• Spontaneous: Dot Net is extremely spontaneous when it comes to delivering consistent application support. If a service malfunctions, a new process can easily be created.

Disadvantages of Dot Net:

• Object Relational Support is Limited: Dot Net uses Entity framework, which many developers argue is limited at times, especially Object Relational Support.
• Codes are relatively slow: Dot Net runs of Managed Codes, which according to developers is relatively sluggish when compared to Native Codes.
• Incompatibility: Dot Net is a Microsoft Product and runs on the IDE of Microsoft only. They are very adamant in this perspective and will not allow any other platform apart from Visual Studio.
• Expensive when migrating: If a company decides to switch to Dot Net from other platforms, the migration process would cost you heavily.

Advantages of Java:

• Simple to Code: According to Java developers it is comparatively much milder to write codes here rather than Dot Net. Some robust features like automatic memory allocation and garbage collection make Java much simpler.
• Compatibility: Java is compatible with any platform or browsers, giving the developers the freedom to move from one computer to another and also to one server to another.
• Supports Multithreading: Java supports Multithreading, which will allow any Java application to perform multiple tasks simultaneously inside one program.
• API compatibility: Java is an open source platform. Therefore, it supports a wide range of API activities like Database connection, networking, I/O, XML parsing, utilities, and much more.

Disadvantages of Java:

• Performance Issues: When compared with the overall performance with Dot Net, developers argue it runs much slower.
• Dull Appearance: The default appearance of Java is dull according to Java developers especially the GUI applications.
• Single-Paradigm: There are numerous complaints that after the release of version 5.0 the procedural paradigm factor is neglected which was far better in previous versions.

Conclusion

Although a few job search engines confirm that the general demand of Java developers is higher compared to Dot Net developers, the verdict remains inconclusive. Both platforms had their share of ups and downs in the market but managed to sustain in this robust technological advancement period. Now, the challenge is to learn either one language to build a career. DigiBask is an institute located in Kanpur delivers classroom-based core java training and Dot Net training to place them successfully in IT industry.