Comparison Perl vs Java

Perl is a popular programming language known for offering a high level of functionality. It comes with a rich set of features and is available on a wide range of different platforms. It is suitable for development projects of different sizes. It is suitable for mission-critical projects for both the public and private sector. Perl is known for being object-oriented. It provides scope for extensibility through a wide range of open-source modules available on the Comprehensive Perl Archive Network (CPAN). It also provides high-quality Unicode support along with smooth integration with popular databases. It comes with the capability of handling encrypted web data and can easily be embedded into Apache as well.

Java is a programming language created by James Gosling at Sun Microsystems. It was formerly known as ‘Oak’. Java is also one of the most widely used platforms. It is used in many applications such as standalone applications, web applications, enterprise applications and mobile applications. Java is available in 4 editions, namely, Java Standard Edition, Java Enterprise Edition, Java Micro Edition and JavaFX. Java is object-oriented and platform-independent. It is preferred by beginners for its ease of use and it is recognized as one of the easiest programming languages to learn. It is also recognized for its high-quality security and error checking.