Java or python?

Java or python?

Python or Perl, never Java.

Whats wrong with Java?

What fucking kind of question is this?
They are used for completely different stuff

Hammer or spoon?

Why use a spoon when your hammer can be designed to have a spoon on the other side?

This.

Although I even think Python has less of a chance of being replaced and less of a chance of being stopped from developing further. So Python.

Neither, they're both garbage. Learn to manage your memory in a real programming language.

CS fag here.

I am in an intro to Java class. Should I just do what I can to salvage a good grade and then forget about it?

Learn the structure. If you don't already know c#, it'll be somewhat applicable.