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No, learning any programming language before Java will make learning Java easier. Answer from ectomancer on reddit.com

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August 8, 2022 -

I have been learning python for a year and I think I can code in python! I just need to work on projects to advance my skills. Lately I have been thinking to learn Java...so I took advice from my friends. They said I will have tough time learning Java because I have learned python before. They said I should have learned Java first and python later... maybe I messed up 😅😅

Is it true? Will it really be that difficult?😩

Python is my first language and I am thinking of learning Java now. Can I?! Please share your opinions

Thanks in advance 🤗🤗

No, learning any programming language before Java will make learning Java easier.

You will be shocked at how fast you pick up Java basics if you know Python. I had spent about 150-200 hours learning/coding Python and recently made the switch to Java for school. When people say learning a second language is much easier than the first, they are really not kidding! Do MOOCs Java course. Best of luck on your journey!

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r/learnjava on Reddit: Should I learn Java instead of python

March 14, 2024 -

I will just be to the point, I just find it fun to learn how to code and want to be able to independent create code create things without error. There’s an interval between where I learn hello world then language I don’t understand. It’s very small and I don’t know where. Is it all important to learn?

I think learning Java first will make you a better programmer in the long run. Python will be simple to pick up after some Java mastery

Java's awesome for diving deep into coding logic and building stuff like Android apps. It’s a bit tough at the start but super powerful. Python? It’s easier to get into and super versatile, great for web stuff, data science, and even AI.

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reddit.com › r/learnprogramming › as a complete beginner what should i start with python or java?

r/learnprogramming on Reddit: As a complete beginner what should I start with Python or Java?

July 2, 2024 -

I am about to join college in 1 month and will be starting my coding journey. On most youtube videos people say that beginners should start with either java or python.

I like Ai stuff and that is mostly done by python (acc to what I found on the internet) but then Java is for mostly opensource and development( again acc to internet). Open source and development seems like more leaning towards better placements but then python seems easy and most Ai and ml is going on python.

I'm very confused right now, I wanna be able to build some good stuff with either language, but starting out is just overwhelming. No idea where to start.

Edit 1: I have kind of decided to start with Java and my college with probably start with C language so I'll try that in the 1 month I have left.

While you'll certainly find opposing opinions on this subject, realistically (unless you have a certain goal in mind) it doesn't really matter that much. Both have been used successfully as a first language by universities and self-taught programmers. So there are no wrong choices here. You won't be affected negatively by either choice. You'll probably end up learning both anyway. Most professional programmers know several. That being said, there are two things you said that could better inform your choice: I am about to join college in 1 month Check and see what language you'll be learning in college. It wouldn't be a bad idea to get an academic head start (to make things easier for yourself) and start learning that language earlier. I like Ai stuff and that is mostly done by python It's true that the majority of AI work is done using Python, so it wouldn't be a bad idea either to learn Python for AI stuff.

As a student on his first year, I'll recommend java because it's OOP. Python just seems too easy compared to the "slight" complexity you have to learn from using java. Another reason why I recommend java is because it's very similar to c# (syntax wise), which is so fun to use. Learn one, and you will know the other. If Ai is your only goal then you will have to choose python.

reddit.com › r/learnpython › is it bullshit: know java, easy to learn python. but not the other way around.

r/learnpython on Reddit: Is it bullshit: Know Java, easy to learn Python. But not the other way around.

August 11, 2019 -

Hello people, I am looking to learn a programming language during the summer before college. The classes I'll be taking at univerisity uses Java. However, I've been trying to learn Python on my own for around two weeks using Automate the Boring stuff and Code academy. So I am still a noob. However, I've read some posts where people say learning Java as a first language will be much better than learning Python as a first language because it is easier to transfer from Java to Python but not the other way around. Now I am conflicted in which language I should devote myself to for the rest of the summer. Please give some advice. Thanks!

Edit: Thanks to everyone who replied and who tried to help. So some said that Python allows you to skip the useless code which therefore allows you to focus more on the concepts. While some said that Java forces you to explicitly write out all the steps which teaches you more on the fundamentals. Although I will eventually be learning Python as I am interested in Machine Learning/AI I think I will be learning Java for the rest of summer until university starts simply because of the fact my classes uses Java so I was think about getting a slight head start. Once again, thank you to everyone who helped.

However, I've read some posts where people say learning Java as a first language will be much better than learning Python as a first language because it is easier to transfer from Java to Python but not the other way around. It's easier going from Java to Python because Java contains a lot of useless boilerplate code that you can skip in Python. But that doesn't make Java a better first language, as that boilerplate code is exactly what will waste all your time and confuse you when you are getting into programming. Python makes a nice first language exactly because it allows you to focus on the high level programming concepts. Case in point, Hello World in Python: print("Hello, World") Hello World in Java: public class HelloWorld { public static void main(String[] args) { System.out.println("Hello, World"); } }

Java will teach you more about programming fundamentals because Python is designed from the ground up to eliminate as much scut work and boilerplate as possible from common programming tasks while java (and most other languages) force you to explicitly cover all of the steps.

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August 26, 2023 -

For all my Data Science colleagues out there, is there a subtle or sudden shift from learning Java at the very beginning of the degree path, to learning Python for other courses required within the major?

I couldn't help but notice that for the initial courses, it's all having to do with Java, but for courses such as DAT 300, it's involving mainly Python.

I've messed with a little bit of Python syntax before doing Java, so I can arguably say Python is much simpler to learn, however, is there a reason for understanding Java initially? Is it for foundational understanding?

Thanks!

You'll reach your current level in Java with like 5 hours of practice in Python. Python has ridiculously easy syntax when getting started. The harder part is "pythonic" syntax where you can write efficient code. Learn about vectorized operations and proper ways to write in an interpreted language, and a few hours of practice will have you set. I went from Java to Python too, it's quite straightforward to learn. As for learning Java first, Java forces you to think a bit more like a programmer, as there are relatively fixed ways to do things. There's a million ways to do things in Python and most are wrong/inefficient. Learning Java first should help you write cleaner code.

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r/feedthebeast on Reddit: How easy is it to learn Java after you learn Python?

November 15, 2017 -

I just started a class today and found out i will be learning Python, how easy is it to transfer my skills into modding minecraft, Assuming I do well and actually learn to code in Python?

Note: I have never coded before, sorry if this is a noob question.

Every programming language you learn makes it easier to learn the next one.

Once you know how to program in general (for example in Python), IMO Java is fairly easy to learn. I came into Minecraft modding from mostly C background (and I'd say something like mediocre level or whatever, nothing close to an expert), plus some bash/PHP for hobby projects. I started modding/learning Java by reading through most of the official docs by Oracle, and then mostly just diving in and reading through tons and tons and tons of vanilla, Forge and other mods' code and figuring things out as I went.

As to Minecraft modding itself, I'd suggest reading through the official Forge documentation and then some up-to-date tutorials to get the hang of some basic concepts. After that, I'd suggest reading open/visible source mods' code to see how specific things can be implemented, ie. think of a feature that you'd like to implement or something that is close to what you want, then think of a mod (or something in vanilla) that has something similar, and see how they did it, and whether or not you can think of a better way to implement what you need.

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r/java on Reddit: New to programming did I choose the wrong language? Java vs Python

August 24, 2020 -

Hey guys,

I just started programming with the end goal of one day becoming an programmer one day but the catch is I don't know in what - web development, Android, iOS , ect.

For those who started programming did you already have an end goal in mind of what type of programmer to be?

I chose Java to start off with and been going at it hard but was thinking I should have done python since it's the most popular.

My goal was to go deep in one language and just learn the ins and outs of it to understand programming but chose Java for some reason but realized the python community is larger.

Am I approaching this wrong ? Any insight and Input????

Most programmers have several languages in their repertoire. Java and Python are both solid choices and honestly you should be familiar with both to be competitive in today’s market. Add JavaScript, and you’ll be a Swiss Army knife ready for a wide variety of job opps and projects. Java is huge in the corporate space, even though you often will hear more about Python in social media because it is very widely used. I am a Java first programmer who has branched out into other languages.

An end goal? No. I discovered BASIC in an appendix to a high school geometry textbook, said "Holy shit, you can make a machine DO that?" And have spent the past 35 years finding out what else I can make a machine do. Languages come and go. Architectural patterns are waves at the beach. Concepts are what's truly important. If you learn to write well structured, understandable code that does what's intended, you can migrate that to another language.

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r/learnjava on Reddit: Is it ok to start learning Java first before Python?

March 2, 2021 -

I want to learn about programming and I'm interested in Java. I've been searching Google and most of the results say that I should start with Python. Do I really need to learn Python first? I'm 14 and I want to start and learn to program once I get a new PC.

You absolutely do not need to start with Python. That is a misconception made by people that just want to hype up the language. Java is also a very good introductory language, you can even tell because it's taught in many Advanced Placement high school Computer Science courses (if you have access to those). There are certainly languages that don't stand out for beginners, but trust me Java is NOT one of those languages. You wanting to learn a language and go through with it is 100% more important than what's popular. Learn something! (:

Many programmers will argue you should start with a language like Java, it is a more powerful and professional language and teaches core fundamentals and concepts. Python is easier (language does more for you, and is often more forgiving with the trade off being the programmer has less control) and is great as a beginner language for a hobbyist that wants to create their first project. So yes you can certainly start with Java and it is a good language to do so, but if you want to get out of building data structures and console apps, Python will get you there slightly quicker at the expense of fundamentals.

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reddit.com › r/learnprogramming › is it true i should learn python before java from the start or can i jump right in with java?

r/learnprogramming on Reddit: Is it true I should learn Python before Java from the start or can I jump right in with Java?

July 22, 2018 -

Just curious because I want to start to learn how to build applications most specifically for mobile and Java seems to be the best language to go about this for Android. However I've seen people say you should learn Python first

Of course you can jump right in. People say to learn python as your first language, but that’s assuming you’re going to learn more and more afterwards and don’t have one in mind. Python is a good introductory language, but if you are more interested in Java it would be a massive waste of time to learn python first. Of course it’s good to know as many languages as possible but if you want to get started with java based projects don’t waste months learning a different language, learn java first and go from there. People recommend python as a good first language but really it doesn’t matter which you learn first. Definitely learn java first imo.

You can learn whatever you want first.

reddit.com › r/learnpython › what is easier to learn: python or java?

r/learnpython on Reddit: What is easier to learn: Python or Java?

September 12, 2023 -

Cause i start learning Python and its coding tasks are so difficult((

Python is generally considered to be a relatively easy language compared to Java.

Python is more terse, so is simpler to learn, in my opinion. I started with Java though, but that was the default in those days.

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r/java on Reddit: If given the choice between Python as Java as first language, which should i take?

October 30, 2018 -

After December we will move away from Assembly at work (I work there as an apprentice and they want me to learn it, they don't actually use it). I get to choose between Java and Python. I will learn the other one later anyway, but in the beginning, which should I take? I work there as a Software developer with only very little pre knowledge.

Python is more like a handy swiss army knife Java is full blown war Tank. I would prefer java.

I had a lot of luck learning the easier things like decision statements and loops with python, but learning OOP and some more complex things was a lot easier to understand with Java. Don’t think you need to learn just one, focus on the concepts!

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r/Python - Learning Python after Learning Java

July 31, 2017 -

Hey Python,

I learned Java several months ago in a highschool AP CompSci class and the way I learned it was through various projects / assignments the teacher assigned. I really liked this method of learning because I had a specific task or set of problems I had to solve so it made everything easy for me to do, my question is the following... Are there any lessons, assignments or projects online with a set of problems I'd have to solve but for Python? I want to learn python as soon as possible and find it easier to learn when I have something to do.

Also I should add that I know the basic Python syntax, I watched an hour long video that was meant for learning Python after learning Java.

Thanks in advance.

The benefit of python is that you can build the (dynamic) web application in the practical sense. You can build your own blog using framework, and start learning to design with CSS to make it prettier later. You can build the small content management site (microframework). If you build some of those, you can basically get a job somewhere pretty easily.

Could you link the video you watched please, I need more help with comparing how things work between Java and Python. Thank you

reddit.com › r/learnprogramming › should i learn python, javascript or java first?

r/learnprogramming on Reddit: Should I learn python, javascript or java first?

May 3, 2023 -

I am very conflicted. I know a small bit of python and javascript (as in the only thing I can do is print things like hello world in them) but I have seen many videos about learning java's basics in 15, 14, even 10 minutes.

I should probably say my reasons for leaving it though as that will affect this quite a bit. I wanna make a website and small applications and some games but I want to learn the basics in a video shorter than 11 hours.

At the end of the road I wanna be able to make a small operating system that contains its own code app, a custom Web browser, settings, built-in games, a messaging/calling app, video player, files app, and all the other things a good operating system has.

So, which language should I code in?

Edit: I have had a change of mind, im learning binary first.

I have seen many videos about learning java's basics in 15, 14, even 10 minutes. LOL. They at utmost give you the basic vocabulary, but they cannot teach you programming. but I want to learn the basics in a video shorter than 11 hours. Ahem... that's illusional. You fall for the common misconception of conflating learning programming languages with learning programming. The former is the easy part as it is only very limited vocabulary and grammar. The latter is the difficult, time and work intensive part as it is learning to analyse and dissect problems to develop minuscule detailed algorithmic step-by-step solutions that then can be implemented in a programming language. The MOOC Java Programming from the University of Helsinki is a beginner course in 14 parts (each part is considered a week) where the total time investment is upward of 70 hours - and that's just the basics. Similar, the MOOC Python Programming 2023 from the same University. Both are beginner courses. Also, you don't learn by watching videos. You learn through active programming. At the end of the road I wanna be able to make a small operating system that contains its own code app, a custom Web browser, settings, built-in games, a messaging/calling app, video player, files app, and all the other things a good operating system has. That's a huge untertaking that will take several years to complete even in the most basic state. See TempleOS . If your final goal is an OS, there won't be a way around C++ in the long range as you need to be able to directly access the hardware. None of the languages you have listed will be directly applicable to your goal.

Wrong languages for making an OS and making an OS it's the wrong activity to learn programming.

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r/learnprogramming on Reddit: Java or python ?? what to choose for a suitable career in backend as a fresher

July 16, 2025 -

hello guys, i am fresher and really confused what should i learn Python or Java for backend , what will be more beneficial , what will be my career path looking like when i choose either of them , please guide me as your help is needed very much , really confused as placement season is going to come soon in my college. please guide

Dude, I was literally in your shoes 2 years ago and went with Java. Here’s my take: Java - if you want that corporate bag 💰 Enterprise companies LOVE Java (banks, insurance, big tech) Spring Boot is everywhere in backend roles Salaries tend to be higher for Java devs in my experience More structured, forces you to learn good practices early Job security is insane - legacy systems aren’t going anywhere Python - if you want flexibility and faster learning curve Easier to pick up, more beginner-friendly syntax Django/FastAPI are solid for backend Great for startups and data-heavy companies Opens doors to ML/AI if you wanna pivot later More “fun” to work with imo Real talk though - market demand wise, Java probably has a slight edge for pure backend roles, especially for freshers. Most companies have existing Java codebases and need people to maintain them. But honestly? Pick whichever one doesn’t make you want to cry while coding. I’ve seen people succeed with both. The fundamentals (databases, APIs, system design) matter more than the language. If you’re really torn, learn Java first (it’ll make you a better programmer overall), then pick up Python later. It’s way easier to go Java → Python than the other way around. Also protip: whatever you choose, get really good at ONE framework. Don’t try to learn everything at once - you’ll just confuse yourself. Good luck with placements! 🤞

yeah so a few months ago i looked at employers job applications and read about their requirements etc. so i would recommend that u do that. front end is highly saturated, don't get into it until later on. i looked at dell for example and this was just one of their requirements: "•Proficiency in hardware, software (Python, C++, Java) and/or operating systems environments" its good to be full stack as well but at the same time u should be focusing on back end first. companies are looking for both but its like 80% back end 20% front end type of way.

reddit.com › r/learnprogramming › professor said learn python and java. why?

r/learnprogramming on Reddit: Professor said learn Python and Java. Why?

September 5, 2023 -

Hi all. I am a self taught learner of about 4 months now. In my last semester of school (business major), I took intro to programming and loved it. Really wished I did CS instead. I ended up emailing my professor from that class and asked what his thoughts were on self learning.

He told me to learn Python and Java and to have some kind of structure like an online course. Read the pragmatic programmer, and fluent python/effective Java.

I started with python and eventually found the Odin project and switch gears to js and web dev stuff. I am struggling to find a path and stick with it.

Why would my professor recommend those two languages to start with? Do these languages really relate to web dev? What kind of job opportunities can python and java lead to?

If you had asked your professor "what's the most common language for web frontend development," he'd've probably told you JavaScript. But there are lots of kinds of programming out there, and Java and Python are a pretty good choice for covering a whole lot of bases. Python's one of the most popular languages out there, especially for what's trendy today (machine learning) and for developing being done by professionals who aren't primarily programmers (scientists, analysts, business-folks, artists). Java's extremely popular for big corporations building lots of complicated little business logic services, and it's still fairly popular for web backends. Plus, there are huge amounts of "learn programming" resources aimed at both of those languages. Also: if you really want to be a professional developer, I might suggest hanging out for an extra year or two to get a CS minor or something if you can. If your plan is to study programming, and they teach programming where you are, why leave? But I also understand that staying in school longer isn't always possible, financially or otherwise.

CS professor here. The programming language you choose as a beginner is mostly irrelevant. Python is known as an easy language because its syntax is similar to written English. If you really learn how to program, you'll learn that the language is just a tool. Asking for the "best language" this early is like comparing screw drivers without looking at the screw. Some languages will do some things better, but you don't need to know any of that right now. When you learn how to make a loop in one language, you can do it in nearly any language with the smallest of effort. The hard part is learning how to do something, not how to write it. Go deep, not wide. The things you learn in one language can apply to other languages. Your professor gave you good info. Thank them and take the advice. P.s. I'd rather hire someone who knows one language really well vs. Someone who knows a dozen languages at a shallow level.

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r/learnprogramming on Reddit: Java vs. Python as first language pros and cons.

December 29, 2024 -

Hi everyone, so as long as I know, Python is an easier language to start learning programming, however, I might have a greater oportunity of getting a kind of internship or even (long term goal, crossing fingers) a job at a company that works with Java because of connections.

What is your experience?

You just need to learn programming, if Java in your network is used more then start with Java.

Go with Java. If that’s what the job your connection can get you then learn that. You can learn Python later. That said, this whole programming BS is problem solving. Being “fluent” in a language doesn’t mean you trained to problem solve.

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r/learnpython on Reddit: Moving from Java to Python

September 16, 2015 -

Hi there. I'm currently a Java Developer with 3 years experience and I'm wanting to move to Python instead. Where would be a good place to start? I have "Learn Python the Hard Way" and I'm currently reading through it

Essential reading IMHO Python Is Not Java and Java is not Python, either... . I got into Python myself via the highly recommended Dive Into Python 3 .

Lpthw is for complete newbies, don't waste your time on it. Automate the boring stuff is good. I'd recommend taking simple programs you wrote in the past and porting them to python.

reddit.com › r/learnprogramming › will trying to learn java and python at the same time break my brain?

r/learnprogramming on Reddit: Will trying to learn Java and Python at the same time break my brain?

June 18, 2021 -

My college program teaches Java, but I'm more interested in learning Python (for data science/machine learning purposes). I know trying to learn two languages at once is generally not recommended, but is there anything specifically about the structure of Java and Python that would make it a bad idea for me to try to learn Python on my own?

It's less about the specific languages and more about the fact that you're trying to learn two things related to the same concept but with different rules to them. Simple things that are more of a big deal to beginners because they don't have the experience to spot simple mistakes. For example, Python strings can be quoted with ' or " marks. Java strings can only be quoted with "". Java requires you to explicitly declare a variable. Python declarations are just using the variable name for the first time. Java requires variables to be declared with a type; Python only has type hints (and they are a newer feature that not all codebases use). Stuff like that. There's nothing that says you can't learn both; just that it's going to be more confusing than focusing on one instead of both.

That really depends on your brain. I'd say try it but if you're finding it too difficult then stick to one language for now. Better to be able to code in one language than not at all. I wouldn't worry too much if you just have to stick to one now. Java is a good first language (in my very subjective opinion) and once you get the hang of that Python will be reasonably easy to pick up. If it helps, I only coded in Java for 3 years at university then did my final project in Python without any issues, and I'm n average person. Of course that was back when dinosaurs walked the Earth so things were simpler then.

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r/learnprogramming on Reddit: Should I learn Python First?

September 2, 2024 - Learn Python. I have studied it and it is suitable for both advanced and beginners. I tried to learn Java after it, and it seemed to me that the only difference was in the incomprehensible syntax.

reddit.com › r/learnprogramming › do i continue learning python, or switch to java?

r/learnprogramming on Reddit: Do I continue learning Python, or switch to Java?

July 11, 2025 -

At first glance this might seem like a dumb idea. Because I am 9ish hours into a 12 hour python course. But I am going to high school next year and I will take AP Computer Science next year and the class uses Java. I do know that programming isn't just about the syntax. But will knowing the syntax help in getting a better grade?

It’s better to be proficient in one language than beginner in many. Finish Python, make some stuff and then do Java. Many of the topics and ideas will be easier and it’s just a matter of learning syntax

You are 9 hours into a 12 hour course. This is nothing in the dimensions of programming/learning programming. Such a course barely scratches the surface. For example the "Introduction to Computer Science" courses for Python or Java from the University of Helsinki (Java link follows), which are absolute beginner courses, are scheduled for 14 weeks, not 12 hours. Switch to Java - do the MOOC Java Programming and you will obtain a very solid foundation and get a good head start.