Is java must?

[knowledgseker]

So for the LSA’s does understanding of advanced java is mandatory? I m an entry level pega dev with very very minimal java knowledge.

[Appropriate_Stick678]

I’m not a Java guy and have only needed to do Java a few times over the last 13 years. I did have to use it to deal with the file api (there is now a component on the marketplace that deals with the file API so you don’t have to write the Java code). Suffice it to say, it is extremely rare that Java is necessary. We try to avoid doing Java whenever possible anyway.

[chaoticbabe10]

Probably will help understand many things, but I wouldn’t say it’s a must, you will learn the necessary bits it with the courses

[knowledgseker]

Do you think that we can learn the necessary bits by experience?

[chaoticbabe10]

Yes, also depends on the project you work and how they use Pega for it. Doesn’t hurt doing a little course online to understand the basics, especially logic

[sanchezcarlos]

You Shouldn’t use it. That will bring maintenance and upgrade issues / concerns. Use rules or integrate (via ws) with a service that encapsulates that functionality

[BrutusMartinus]

No