[volida]

Although I will agree with you in general about Java, I have to say that problems/challenges change, therefore you need new specific languages or automation tools for the job.

In my point of view Java is just the tool to create new domain specific languages that solve these new problems.

But, general languages that just make just a bit shorter or less verbose (as everyone who likes to dismiss Java uses quite often), to create a class won't do it for me to change language/platform.

[jrockway]

What tools does Java have for creating domain specific languages?

[pohl]

I'll pretend you're asking in earnest: Depending on the need, you have a bevy of parser-generators to choose from. My favorite is SableCC.

Or, if you want something lightweight where you effectively have a DSL without creating an actual language, look towards static imports + fluent interfaces + builder pattern:

http://blog.centuryminds.com/2007/10/java-static-imports-flu...

[axod]

domain specific languages == libraries.

You make some libraries, functions that do shit. Then call them. That way other people can still read the code, and help.

It's like GOSUB but better!