What can I do with Java and C++ that I can't do with JavaScript? This question was originally answered on Quora by Mattias Petter Johansson.

According to IT World, Java and JavaScript are neck and neck in 2014 for the most in-demand programming languages, and 2015 isn't showing any signs of that trend slowing down.

Image: Hays. A junior Java developer can typically expect £350 a day, rising to £500 for a Java developer, £600 for a technical lead and £700 a day for a software architect.

Beyond knowing Java and JavaScript, a good solution developer working in the enterprise Java space should also be familiar with a language like Ruby, knowing the various benefits it can bring to the ...