See also:

• Computers: Programming: Languages: Comparison and Review  (109)
• Computers: Programming: Methodologies: Object-Oriented: Criticism  (11)

A Java Critique - - Substantial text criticizing Java, written since the other pages mostly address this topic from a C language viewpoint, while this is based on software engineering ideas.

Java is Afraid of Unions - - By Rajesh Patkar. Unions give different views of looking at the same memory location.

Java Sucks - - Rant by Jamie Zawinski, with many detailed criticisms of the Java language itself and its supporting libraries.

The Problems with JSP - - Why pure JavaServer Pages isn't the solution. Describes alternatives and better ways to use JSP.

Softpanorama Java Page - - A skeptical look at Java from the Open Source Software Educational Society.

Why I Am Not A Java Programmer - - Paper by Michael G. Schwern in which he explains his reasons for disliking Java.

Evaluating Java for Game Development - - Examines whether the use of Java for games is advantageous compared to the current languages of choice, C and C++. (March, 2002)