Why Java? Tales from a Python Convert

Whenever I tell people I’ve been working with Java I get the same reaction: “Yuck! Java? Why Java?” And, admittedly, I had the same reaction — at first. But over time, I’ve come to appreciate Java for its type safety, performance, and rock-solid tooling. I’ve also come to notice that this isn’t the Java I was used to — it’s been steadily improving over the last ten years. Why Java?#Assuming you ha