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Why is Freenet implemented in Java?

April 26, 2017Freenet implemented Java

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Why is Freenet implemented in Java?

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Opinions differ about the choice of java for the reference implementation of freenet (even among the core developers). Ian Clarke and several other developers are java proponents and the choice for java was made. Even if everybody could be convinced to switch to a different language reimplementing the current freenet protocol would be quite a big task, and take up a significant amount of time, while there is only a limited amount of developer-time available. Flame wars on the development list about the language choice aren’t welcome, people willing to implement freenet in other languages however are very much encouraged to try. Don’t underestimate the amount of work however.