TCF 2nd Professional Conference
Development Track
A Comparison of the Java and .NET Platforms
Abstract : The Java programming language is Sun?s classic and highly successful contribution to the world of object-oriented programming languages. A few years later, Microsoft introduced the .NET platform, with a new Java-like language (C#) and associated development tools. These two platforms have been competing vigorously on the desktop, but especially in the area of web server technology. Many developers become expert in one platform, or the other, but few have time to learn both. The schism of understanding across the two platforms widens due to misinformation and disinformation. This talk is an attempt to outline the characteristics, strengths and issues associated with each platform. Bio : Pat Palmer is an independent consultant and free-lance trainer. She recently lectured on software engineering and other topics in the CIS Department at the University of Pennsylvania. Before lecturing at Penn, Pat was a consultant on information-sharing software systems within pharmaceutical and insurance companies. Her early career involved several years? experience developing telecommunications software and systems in AT&T and Lucent. |