C++ or java

[Rhysorourky]

i need to know what would be better for me as i want to make programs for mac and windows with the same language, basically i want to make games,apps, just good applications but confused

[Eyad]

Depends if you looking for efficiency, security and each m-sec concerns you.

[Amil Patel]

I would say C++ but its want you prefer. Java is simple in terms of coding.

[Whovian]

I'd say C++, but you're definitely going to be getting biased answers on cplusplus.com.

Java's a bit simpler due to its automated memory management, but it doesn't give you as much low-level control of your program. Template metaprogramming seems really nice. C++ code can be harder to use due to memory management.

In Java, you have automated memory management and cross-platform. The extreme focus on O-o programming seems annoying, though. Also, because it's cross-platform, it'a slower.

There's nothing you can't do in either language, keep that in mind. They're both Turing Complete.

[moorecm]

i want to make programs for mac and windows with the same language

i want to make games,apps

Based on this, if it's between C++ and Java, you want Java. However, there are many other alternatives to consider.