Most of the Swedish public sector runs on Java. Problem is it's, like public inf... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		marginalia_nu 13 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Data breach at major Swedish software supplier imp... Most of the Swedish public sector runs on Java. Problem is it's, like public infrastructure in general, more attractive to build than to maintain. Doesn't matter what language you use if you don't actually maintain the software.

pksebben 13 days ago [–]

It matters at least a little. Ceteris parabus, I'd prefer unmaintained rust code over unmaintained java.

That said, I'd also prefer maintained java over unmaintained rust, so I do see your point.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact