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Programming language preference is a favorite debate among developers. Because different languages offer different coding styles, as well as different resources and tools, choosing between languages like C/C++ and Java can come down to developers' personal preference and comfort. But for businesses looking to implement one of these languages, how are they supposed to decide which language to go with? In most cases, it comes down to the bottom line. Determining the total cost of ownership of C/C++ versus Java development is a complex equation that involves a number of factors, including development time, ease of maintenance, availability of developers, and hard costs like licensing and support.

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Date:Jun 2007
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