{"id":8750,"date":"2014-10-13T10:56:48","date_gmt":"2014-10-13T15:56:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/?p=8750"},"modified":"2019-07-02T11:25:28","modified_gmt":"2019-07-02T16:25:28","slug":"easier-learn-java-python","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/easier-learn-java-python\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Is Easier To Learn, Java Or Python?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.button {<br \/>    display: block;<br \/>    margin: 0 auto;<br \/>    width: 370px;<br \/>    height: 55px;<br \/>    font: 700 24px\/50px \"Trebuchet MS\", Arial;<br \/>    text-align: center;<br \/>    color: #1f1f1f;<br \/>    background: url(https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/button.png);<br \/>}<\/p>\n<p>.button:hover {<br \/>    background-position: 0 -55px;<br \/>}<br \/><\/style>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Is-Java-Easier-Than-Python.png\" alt=\"Is Java Easier Than Python\" width=\"1200\" height=\"627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Is-Java-Easier-Than-Python.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Is-Java-Easier-Than-Python-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Is-Java-Easier-Than-Python-768x401.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Is-Java-Easier-Than-Python-1024x535.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to learning an object-oriented programming language, you might consider starting with either Python or Java. While Python can be more user-friendly than Java, as it has a more intuitive coding style, both languages do have their unique advantages for developers and end users. However, if you are just beginning your path towards a programming career, you might want to start by learning Python, as it is less complex. On the other hand, you will be ahead of many of your colleagues if you are able to understand both. With that in mind, here are the main similarities and differences.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Java<\/h2>\n<p>Java is unique in its own way and for an advanced programmer, no problem to use. The first Java version 1.0 was released in 1995. By 2004, Java 5.0 was released; this version saw the insertion of generics into the Java language, providing Java with more efficient code and type safety. To date, the latest version of Java is SE 8, and it made its debut in 2014.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, it is widely used as the key programming platform on smartphones and tablets. Additionally, Java programming language forms a large part of the basis for Android\u2019s operating systems. Java syntax is primarily a derivative from C++ and combines universal, organized and object oriented programming that offers automatic memory management. Using Java byte-code is advantageous to porting since it has similarities to machine code. Other benefits to Java include:<\/p>\n<p>'\u00a2Static typing<br \/>\n'\u00a2Curly braces used for noting the start and end of functions<br \/>\n'\u00a2Programs are larger<br \/>\n'\u00a2Does not compile native bytecode<br \/>\n'\u00a2Can be run on any operating system that can run the Java Virtual Machine<br \/>\n'\u00a2Cannot change data types of variables<br \/>\n'\u00a2Object-oriented programming is mandatory<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Python<\/h2>\n<p>Python was first released in 1989. As a high-level programming language, it makes a strong case for readable code. In addition to supporting object-oriented programming, it also supports imperative and functional programming. This multi-paradigm language is also structure supportive. It offers &#8216;meta-programming&#8217; and &#8216;logic programming,&#8217; as well as &#8216;magic methods.&#8217; Other features include:<\/p>\n<p>'\u00a2Duck typing (Strongly typed)<br \/>\n'\u00a2Uses whitespace to convey the beginning and end of blocks of code.<br \/>\n'\u00a2Programs are small and therefore run much faster<br \/>\n'\u00a2You need less code to create a program<br \/>\n'\u00a2This program is slow in execution<br \/>\n'\u00a2Compiles native bytecode<br \/>\n'\u00a2You can assign a string to a variable that once held an integer<br \/>\n'\u00a2Easier to read and understand relative to Java<br \/>\n'\u00a2Is not supported across a wide variety of platforms<br \/>\n'\u00a2Object-oriented programming is optional<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Variances<\/h2>\n<p>Both of these development programs come with their strong suits. While Java allows you to enjoy cross-platform support, you can still execute Python on at least 10 different operating systems. You need to determine what your end goal is before you decide on which program to use. Java, however, is not recommended for beginners as it is a more complex program. Python is more forgiving as you can take shortcuts such as reusing an old variable.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, many users find Python easier to read and understand than Java. At the same time, Java code can be written once and executed from anywhere. A benefit to the Java platform is that it lets you download questionable code and run it in a secure environment, which cannot affect its host system. Furthermore, Java is network-centric, meaning you can create network-based applications.<\/p>\n<p>Whichever you choose to learn is based upon your preferences, determination, and background. If you already comprehend the basics of Python, you might want to expand upon your knowledge before moving on to Java. However, if you have the time and will, learning Java allows you to program for a wide variety of environments that might make it more fulfilling in the long run.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If learning Java or Python&nbsp;sounds daunting, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/build-business-site\/\">build your website<\/a> with&nbsp;HostGator WordPress hosting in just a few hours.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/web-hosting\">Get Started With HostGator!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><center>*****<\/center>Author Bio:<br \/>\nNatalie Lehrer is a senior contributor for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cloudwedge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">CloudWedge<\/a>. In her spare time, Natalie enjoys exploring all things cloud and is a music enthusiast. Follow Natalie\u2019s daily posts on <a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/b\/112367211917374720990\/+Cloudwedgecom\/posts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Google Plus<\/a>, Twitter <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cloudwedge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">@Cloudwedge<\/a>, or on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cloudwedge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<address>Image source: https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/ahayward\/21203103\/in\/photolist-2SEWK-gu8vyH-9dampt-gu9efE-gu8wyi-gu82cw-gu9eKC-gu9pbP-gu98Fd-gu8wge-gu8QvR-gu93vo-gu9e7o-6Fypq-9H4Sh6-4p3T96-2SEWd-chREkJ-ez4jVd-gu9fpa-gu87nS-gu9ntk-gu8XML-gu8MRx-gu8Ryx-gu988E-gu9cke-gu9eca-gu9oRv-gu88r5-gu95sj-6hJWKV-gu82XE-gu8RZx-gu8NJz-gu9hst-gu8SHh-gu8c5C-gu9ubZ-gu9tTz-gu9w4X-gu8Xa3-gu8a5f-gu8CPp-gu9env-gu8Ayc-gu7Z6N-gu8Ex4-gu9aHE-gu86V9<\/address>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to learning an object-oriented programming language, you might consider starting with either Python or Java. 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