Do you use Java when you develop a new game and, if so, what are some issues you typically encounter?

Knowing as much as you can about the organization's game development practices, including their languages, will help you perform better during the interview. If you do use Java to develop games, you should be able to discuss the challenges you encounter and how to overcome them. Your answer should also include alternative programming languages better suited for the type of games the organization is interviewing you to develop.

"While Java is not the primary language I use when developing games, I occasionally will use it if the organization I am working for has designated it as one of their standard languages. I prefer to use other object-oriented languages, such as Python. While Java does have a large collection of libraries, much of the code contained in these do not relate to video game development. Also, using Java for video games creates problems involving non-deterministic memory management. Finally, most of the popular game consoles do not support Java. This limits the market to online and PC-based gaming."