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# [The Reason Java is Still Popular](https://debugagent.com/the-reason-java-is-still-popular?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

There's a reason Java maintained popularity for such a long period of time. It's conservative, slow and steady approach is the key to its success.

Sep 20, 2022 · 7 min read · debugagent.com  
Updated Sep 27, 2022  
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## Written by

[Shai Almog](https://hashnode.com/@codenameone)

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25 years ago I was lucky. I faced my debugging ignorance. It's a skill we don't learn at school. Hopefully I can help you reach a similar ep

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## Responses 2

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[Aahlad Kethineedi](https://hashnode.com/@Aahlad2000)

[Sep 23, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reason-java-is-still-popular/6329f00499624fc71cd54cd3/comment/632d6ce4318ff0fa18339167)

Very well explained.

[Jeff Otterson](https://hashnode.com/@JeffO)

[Sep 22, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reason-java-is-still-popular/6329f00499624fc71cd54cd3/comment/632cb3b5e06c24f9f23a530e)

Congratulations for posting SQL injection vulnerable example.

[Shai Almog](https://hashnode.com/@codenameone)

[Sep 22, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-reason-java-is-still-popular/6329f00499624fc71cd54cd3/comment/632cb3b5e06c24f9f23a530e#reply-632cbe7f318ff0fa18338198)

Nope.

I suggest reading the link from which I copied the text. This isn't a string replacement...