It is a common misconception that people still think Java is relevant in today’s day and age. In reality, Java is a dying programming language with a large and active developer community. This article explores the misconceptions that developers have about Java, including its relevance in different areas such as web development, mobile app development, and enterprise-level software development. Furthermore, it looks into the fact that newer programming languages are built on the principles and concepts of Java, and discusses whether or not its principles and concepts would continue to be relevant even if Java were to decline in popularity. Finally, it dives into how Java as a programming language has not been modernized, which still remains verbose, and how other modern programming languages such as C#, Go, Rust, and Python can or will eclipse it in that domain.
