Java or python? I have bases of html css js and php so which is better?

Question

i want to develop simple desktop apps

Answer 1

It depends a lot of your own tastes, and a few of the kind of apps you plan to code ^^

Anyway, Java syntax is nearest to JS and Php than Python... but Python is more easy to take in charge, in addition to be a scripting language so doesn't require a compilation step as Java, wich is semi-compiled ( a pseudo code is generated by a compiler, and interpreted by a virtual machine as a script language, with gain of speed/efficiency ).

In short, each one has some advantages and disadvantages over the other, depending on purpose/context/tastes :P

Answer 2

@MM1132:

@Simone Gramegna ask for a choice between Python and Java, not as first language, but after having learning Php and JS ^^
However, I don't think that Python would be a bad choice for a first language :P

Answer 3

I don't know: I have experimented Java about android apps, not really about desktop apps ^^
But it's also probably mainly a question of personal tastes :P

Answer 4

Probably Python... from my point of view... but maybe not yours ;)

Answer 5

Then focus on your Python course... it will not be a great waste of time if you're not satisfied, while maybe Java could require most time to fell it.

Answer 6

Never choose python as your first language lol
Start with c++!!!!! This is what famous programmers say: "If you can do c++, you can do any other language" Good luck, have fun mate :D

Answer 7

but which one between python and java would be more productive?

Answer 8

well with JavaScript and PHP i havent understood OOP programming so i think that for me python would be better but i have doubts

Answer 9

moreover i've seen that tkinter python interfaces are simpler than java swing i think

Answer 10

@visph He said that he has the bases.. so I guess he is choosing his/her first language. For desktop apps I would choose Java 100%. xD