Java vs. Google's Go: An epic battle for developer mind share

Go vs. Java isn’t a well-matched battle between equals. One is a monstrous heavyweight that has dominated the industry for years. The other is a scrappy, lightweight newcomer that shows plenty of youth and promise but has only a few punches.Java and Go also tackle different niches. One is aimed squarely at server-side web apps, an area where the other was once a major player. The other has outgrown life in the racks and is now a popular choice for devices.[ Also on InfoWorld: Tap the power