D vs Java

[David Medlock]

Tom wrote:
> Walter Bright wrote:
> 
>> I'm no expert on Java programming, but I get this question a lot: 
>> "What compelling reason does D have that would entice a Java 
>> programmer to switch to D?"
>>
>> I know several of you have come to D from Java, and are expert Java 
>> programmers, so you folks' reasons would be very valuable. 
> 
> 
> Java
> - Sucks 'cause of its horrendous slowness

This hasn't been true in quite some time.

Check Javas position relative to C++ here:
http://dada.perl.it/shootout/craps.html


I will agree/add with my list below:

1. No runtime to install. (80 megs?)
2. JVM is a memory hogg.
3. Much better low-level facilities(OpenGL, bit twiddling)