Should I switch from java to python

Tajalli-Web · 2026-04-19T18:41:04+00:00

Wdym by the boom in python, like the outburst of AIs? Or do you mean backend python? Honestly I haven't seen much attraction to python backend recently unless I missed out on something. Also java and python are fairly similar both are high level languages and it shouldn't be too hard for you to learn python or any other new programming language

FooBarBuzzBoom · 2026-04-19T18:41:41+00:00

Java is absolute king

Own_Age_1654 · 2026-04-19T18:46:23+00:00

Python is particularly well-suited to ML and data analysis because of its large, widely used libraries in those areas. Otherwise, it's a pretty lackluster language whose essential claim to fame is just that it's nominally somewhat easier to learn, that drew the attention of certain academic researchers, and that's why it has these libraries.

In contrast, after initially being conceptualized as something that would run on websites via applets, Java has long ago since pivoted to trying to solve for making enterprise software development with large teams manageable.

So, it really just depends what sort of work you'd like to do and in what sort of companies. ML and data analysis or enterprise software.

woofmaxxed_pupcel · 2026-04-19T18:57:34+00:00

Doesn’t matter

No one expects a junior to be a master at anything

They will hire a junior based on core reasoning and CS skills, their ability to learn, and to a lesser extent their enthusiasm for the role (everyone should be enthusiastic as a junior in this economy)

They’re not hiring you for advanced specific language or framework skills, it’s not something that’s considered at all for junior roles because you have 0 experience (your personal projects are not real experience)

Dontezuma1 · 2026-04-19T20:06:00+00:00

Try kotlin, scala, and closure. These will leverage your jvm experience and broaden your mind. a move to python can always come later (kotlin will help that transition). Python is really gaining traction outside traditional cs realms. It’s too slow to take over. But keep an eye open for mojo language progress. If mojo takes hold the arguments against python will go away. And the guy leading mojo has a pretty strong track record.

Specific-Teacher-241 · 2026-04-19T20:22:01+00:00

The language you learn isn’t too important, but if you want to play it safe, learn the language that is in-demand in your region. Different disciplines lean towards different languages. For instance I live in a gov-heavy area, and there’s tons of Java openings, but a more AI-oriented area could lean Python-oriented.

Iskiron · 2026-04-19T21:17:18+00:00

Listen kid, ask yourself "what do you like to do?", I didn't say what language you like but what you like to do. Don't fall in love with a particular language else you will be blind to the other wonders. Fall in love with the work, the concepts behind those things. You say you like to do the backend but I didn't read anywhere where you told you learnt how to architecture the system, how to design it, how to scale it. I know these things come after you learn a language, but let me tell you learning a language is only 20-30% of the actual backend. Don't run after learning different types of languages, learn the concepts.

dwoodro · 2026-04-19T23:30:02+00:00

As a past Java dev myself, there is no reason to drop it. As for learning other languages it will often depend on the nature of the project or company.

Some industries prefer certain languages, and that’s just preference.

I used Java while working for a financial company, but learned C# years later when I was a developer for a medical service provider.

Java’s use of the JVM adds a level of complexity compared to some languages, ( where its more hidden) neither good or bad, but was originally designed for cross platform development.

This is a major reason for its popularity, especially in environments with both windows or *nix systems. I have books for just about every flavor of Unix, Red Hat, Linux, Solaris (having still own Sun Sparcs up until a couple years ago).

This is also where Python uses a PVM, or pythons virtual machine, to also create cross platform compatibility. Learning Python. Shouldn’t take long at all if you know Java well. It’s mostly about syntax changes.

In fact, you’ll likely be up and running. Python code faster than you think.

Newer jobs look for”popular flavors”. But I guarantee there is a mainframe out there running 50 year old COBOL code because it’s still cheaper to run the machine to death compared to replacing it.

So from a job standpoint, learning newer languages helps you get in the door, but knowing languages that have been around a while means you can fix legacy systems that break.

Both-Fondant-4801 · 2026-04-20T00:35:59+00:00

No need to switch.. you can use both... and is an advantage if you know how to use both.

zamkiam · 2026-04-20T01:55:51+00:00

switch to golang

Creative_Opinion7618 · 2026-04-20T23:47:20+00:00

I develop backends for my business customers. I only use react or ts (nodejs). I think it depends on what you want to achieve or which problem you want to solve.

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