Programmer, humorist. Host of the Citizen Coder Podcast. I interview developers from all over the world, from beginners trying to break into the industry to senior devs.
I'm recently learning Java after struggling for a long time to learn JavaScript. I chose Java over Kotlin because I wanted the best chance of getting a job with my first language (way more available jobs) while also positioning myself to eventually learn kotlin/android development if Kotlin eventually takes over or becomes more prevalent. Java has been such a joy to learn, I've made way more progress with it than I ever made with my early attempts to learn a language.
That's really cool. And I totally agree on all points. Java is a great choice career-wise because it's in very high demand. It is also a pretty simple language and not overly loaded with features -- which to some might seem as a shortcoming compared to other languages -- but personally, I think that its simplicity is one of the language's biggest strengths. Good luck in all endeavors!
Programmer, humorist. Host of the Citizen Coder Podcast. I interview developers from all over the world, from beginners trying to break into the industry to senior devs.
Thank you. I think the simplicity is part of what draws me. In a lot of ways JavaScript was very complicated, and the lack of exercises in 99.9% of JavaScript learning material aimed at completely new people is more a hindrance than anything. Java is definitely more my speed, and having multiple opportunities to practice has made it a much better experience.
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I'm recently learning Java after struggling for a long time to learn JavaScript. I chose Java over Kotlin because I wanted the best chance of getting a job with my first language (way more available jobs) while also positioning myself to eventually learn kotlin/android development if Kotlin eventually takes over or becomes more prevalent. Java has been such a joy to learn, I've made way more progress with it than I ever made with my early attempts to learn a language.
That's really cool. And I totally agree on all points. Java is a great choice career-wise because it's in very high demand. It is also a pretty simple language and not overly loaded with features -- which to some might seem as a shortcoming compared to other languages -- but personally, I think that its simplicity is one of the language's biggest strengths. Good luck in all endeavors!
Thank you. I think the simplicity is part of what draws me. In a lot of ways JavaScript was very complicated, and the lack of exercises in 99.9% of JavaScript learning material aimed at completely new people is more a hindrance than anything. Java is definitely more my speed, and having multiple opportunities to practice has made it a much better experience.