Is it efficient to learn Java as first language for 2021?
Is Java worth learning in 2021?
Is it worth learning Java in 2024?
Is it worth to learn Java in 2022?
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Last year, with all the extra time I found stuck at home, I finally decided to learn a few programming languages as a career shift. I am in my late 20s and I've decided that coding for a living should be my top priority. I studied Java for around 6 months and got hyped making my own simple apps (I usually learn fast), but I kinda drifted away from it and haven't done any programming for 2 months to focus on Japanese.
I am still full of motivation and intent but I'm starting to doubt if Java is even worth the time anymore. Should I switch to Kotlin and later Go, skipping Java completely?
I'd love to start applying for junior jobs mid-late 2022.
TL:DR Want to work as a coder in 2022, is studying Java a waste of time?
Currently conflicted between whether to go with python or with Java, I could use a good discussion to make my choice clear, I'm aware that I can learn both in the future but the question which one I should pursue first and give my all efforts and time to for now.
I'm only looking to learn any of one these for now so I can start off somewhere in web industry, python offers a lot such as ML and othe stuff but my main focus for now is becoming a good web developer, I would love to hear your thoughts and ideas. Thankyou
Hello there! Lately it has crossed my mind to learn or do some side project with a new technology or one that I have barely touched in the past and that could also help me grow professionally in my current job or get a better one.
I've been thinking about Java, because of the stability, the support, that it is completely object-oriented, etc.
I have already worked with Java in the past, several years ago, so I wouldn't start from scratch. I have been working as a Software Engineer for about 9 years with the same technologies (PHP, JavaScript and Python) but I would like something different from that.
I work in a fintech, and there are plans to create new microservices and one option is to use Java, but since it is not my strength, I probably won't get into that project. In addition, I would also like to apply (later obviously) to a FAANG.
Even though I have been working in other languages for several years, do you think it is worth spending time learning and strengthening my knowledge in Java? Do you think it can help me improve in some way in my career as a software engineer?