Java: a bad choice for FOSS
Read OriginalThis article criticizes Java as a poor choice for Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) projects. The author details a personal experience where downloading over 800MB of tools (Eclipse, JDK, Maven, dependencies) was required just to make a small code contribution. They argue this massive setup friction discourages quick, casual contributions from individuals, which are vital for a healthy open-source ecosystem.
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