Code simplicity by Abstraction vs Verbosity

A Java developer with experience in Go reflects on how the two languages approach code simplicity differently. Java relies on layers of abstraction via frameworks like Spring Boot, enabling fast development but requiring deep framework knowledge. Go favors explicit, verbose code with no hidden magic, making it easier for any developer to read and understand regardless of experience level. The author argues that Java's abstraction model causes problems when developers use annotations and configs without understanding what happens underneath, while Go's 'boring' predictability is an asset for long-term enterprise projects. The post concludes with suggestions for making Java simpler by borrowing ideas from Go, such as preferring JOOQ over JPA and reducing Spring Boot's configuration complexity.