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Java/C Integration

element14Dave
element14Dave over 8 years ago

C is very good for programming embedded devices, but maybe a high level language like Java could increase productivity for some parts e.g. the application layer. If Java software components could be

integrated seamlessly into an existing software stack written in C, would you consider using it?

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  • vsluiter
    vsluiter over 8 years ago

    Being completely illiterate in Java, I wouldn't....

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  • johnbeetem
    johnbeetem over 8 years ago

    My preference is to avoid languages that may be encumbered with patents, especially if the sponsor of the language has shown itself to be a patent aggressor.  For that reason, it's probably best to stay away from Java and also to stay away from C#.  Why run an unnecessary risk when there are so many wonderful languages available?

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  • DAB
    DAB over 8 years ago

    Hi Dave,

     

    I have been very concerned about Java since Oracle took it over.

    So far they have not done anything obvious, but I still remember all of the things they did with databases as they tried to dominate the field.

    It takes a long time for bad memories to fade, but I will keep an eye out on how Java progresses.

     

    Also, I think C# already includes a lot of the useful Java features that are useful at the embedded level.

     

    DAB

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  • Kuya.Marc
    Kuya.Marc over 8 years ago

    Every time I try to learn Java, I fall asleep. I've been programming in C since 1989 and hopefully soon, will completely retire from programming due to medical issues.

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    mconners over 8 years ago

    It would very much depend on the application. You are kind of describing the Android programming model, which I realize people are now starting to call embedded programming, describing what has traditionally been called embedded as bare metal programming.

     

    So, if you are talking about the former, then there are APIs available for that sort of thing, such as in android. I would expect there is probably a JVM available for the pi, or at least the beaglebones, so that capability is there. I haven't taken advantage of it to this point.

     

    If you are talking about the latter, bare metal programming, it would seem that the jvm would take up valuable memory that as an experienced developer I could put to better use.

     

    C is just such a good fit for embedded programming. Or at least what I have always called embedded programming.

     

    Mike

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