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I don't think it's dead at all, as I see it used in enterprise webapp environments. The Springboot framework is a popular way to build backend APIs.

Right now, the TIOBE Index[1] lists Java as the third most popular language. Its popularity might also be attributed to usecases like Android development.

Meanwhile, I personally observe that Rust is rising in popularity, given its growing community. However, there are not that many jobs out there using Rust, so its usage may still be limited. (Although I hope it expands!)

[1] https://www.tiobe.com/tiobe-index/



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