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I don't think you have ever used pointers and multiple files to code in c++ using extern variables and classes. When you get their you will find c++ a little stupid compared to Java.

In my mind java and c++ are equal.
they are different in many ways but the same in  a lot as well.(such as syntax)
They both have unique qualities that the other cant do.
You have to pick the right lang for the right job.

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Well I wouldn't say they are equal by any means; though they definitely have their own strengths.

It's almost like comparing apples and oranges but not quite. Java is fundamentally different since it runs on a VM. C++ does not.

In terms of flexibility yes c++ is superior due to it can run on a bare machine and has better performance while java requires a vm and is fairly resource intensive.

I was speaking in the sense of there unique abilities. Its like comparing an apple to a pumpkin.