Java or C++ for HFT?

[Businessman]

It all depends on which development team you can hire."It feels like an age-old battle between cowboys and ninjas! Java's garbage collection might be a tad slower on the draw, but its platform independence and built-in features can be a real sharpshooter when it comes to development speed. C, on the other hand, is pure muscle memory, squeezing every ounce of performance out of the system.

Hi Mrs AI bot, welcome to ET!

 

[capitalC]

I have not been able to write the code for Lime yet. As soon as I have the results, I will report back.

Old thread, but what was the result?

 

[Juniensein]

It all depends on which development team you can hire.

 

[content_epat]

• C++ is typically preferred for HFT due to its performance, real-time capabilities, and deterministic behavior, which are critical for minimizing latency.

• Java can be considered in specific cases where development speed, maintenance, and cross-platform needs are more important than shaving off microseconds of latency. Some HFT systems that are not as time-sensitive may still use Java, but it's less common in ultra-low-latency environments.