Why doesn't Java offer operator overloading?

Question

Coming from C++ to Java, the obvious unanswered question is why didn\'t Java include operator overloading?

Isn\'t Complex a, b, c; a = b + c; much simpl

Answer 1

Alternatives to Native Support of Java Operator Overloading

Since Java doesn't have operator overloading, here are some alternatives you can look into:

1. Use another language. Both Groovy and Scala have operator overloading, and are based on Java.
2. Use java-oo, a plugin that enables operator overloading in Java. Note that it is NOT platform independent. Also, it has many issues, and is not compatible with the latest releases of Java (i.e. Java 10). (Original StackOverflow Source)
3. Use JNI, Java Native Interface, or alternatives. This allows you to write C or C++ (maybe others?) methods for use in Java. Of course this is also NOT platform independent.

If anyone is aware of others, please comment, and I will add it to this list.