I've got 40 years C experience, mostly with device drivers and OS internals (helped port Linux to the SH-4 back in 2000). I retired a few years back (thank you Qualcomm), and learned Java to scratch ...

As Java marks its 30th anniversary on May 23rd, it's a powerful reminder that few technologies have had the longevity -- or the impact -- of a language first launched in 1995. Today, Java continues to ...