You have a point, which is why making Java easier to learn and easier to write smaller, less "serious" software is one the areas we're focusing on at the moment. You'll see some of the relevant features appearing very soon. Some of the relevant enhancements are on the language side (e.g. https://openjdk.org/jeps/8302326 with more in that area to follow soon) and others on the tooling side. Stay tuned!