After all, C++ isn't a perfect match for Java's design aims either.

The most important single aspect of software development is to be clear about what you are trying to build.

However, when Java is promoted as the sole programming language, its flaws and limitations become serious.

Too many managers and executives try to reduce programming to a low-level assembly-line activity. That's inefficient, wasteful, costly in the long run, and inhumane to programmers.

There's an old story about the person who wished his computer were as easy to use as his telephone. That wish has come true, since I no longer know how to use my telephone.

I like doing research that has an impact. If I went to a company to make what they call 'real money,' I'd be just trying to make a system work as fast as possible to meet the product and serice deadlines.

C++ is my favorite garbage collected language because it generates so little garbage