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		fusiongyro on Oct 2, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: TypeScript: a language for application-scale JavaS... I heard a kid complaining about Java being slow yesterday. People remember their first experiences for a long, long time after they stop being true.

TazeTSchnitzel on Oct 2, 2012 | [–]

Well, Java is slow. The JVM startup times are what people notice.

fusiongyro on Oct 2, 2012 | | [–]

You're assuming he was making a nuanced argument and not just flashing gang signs.

marshray on Oct 3, 2012 | [–]

This kid had a slow experience with Java a long, long time ago?

fusiongyro on Oct 3, 2012 | [–]

He's 19 and been programming for one year.

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