Easing the Transition from C++ to Java (Part 1)

Industry is in a dilemma. Most software developers are very interested in learning Java and finally using a truly cross-platform language. While we successfully develop and maintain large-scale C++ baselines across several platforms, C++ is only cross-platform to a point. Platform and vendor independence always break down when it is time to develop the graphical user interface. A pure Java solution might be a good answer for a startup company but is not practical for traditional IT companies that have significant investments in C++. These legacy baselines represent our core technology that keeps us in business. C++ is not going away any time soon. The marriage of Java GUIs and existing C++ libraries seems inevitable.