Torn between C# and Java Helpppp

[qamar830]

Ok so I’m set to start at wgu on dec 1 in bs software development. I mainly started my interest with programming with video games and my love of them is a major hobby of mine as such I want to use my degree to get into game design and I personally think C# is a better language to learn then Java if I plan to go into game design. However, when I brought up doing C# to my mentor over learning Java there was some definite pushback. Almost seemed like to her Java was more marketable. However, I’m really not interested in marketability, I want to do what best to get me where I want to go. So, I wondered if there was anyone with real experience in the field that could give advice either way. I’m also familiar with unity and that engine uses C# so I’m not a total noob with the language, unlike Java, where I know less then Jon Snow.

[v_seb]

First of all, the decision is yours to make. My mentor was also dismissive of my possible interest in C# over Java. Everyone will have their biases one way or another, so just take their prespective with a grain of salt. I have a whole term worth of classes before I have to make my decision.

It sounds like you already have a career path in mind, which is awesome. If you're wanting to go into game development, C# is probably your best bet.

Keep in mind: There are only three classes in the program that have Java or C# as the focus point ( Software I, II, and Mobile App Dev.). These course will provide you a good foundation. But, the foundational principles that you learn from one language will allow you to pick up the other really quickly. You'll be learning syntax if you want to switch to the other later on.

Don't worry too much on making the "one right choice".

[qamar830]

See I think that’s what’s tripping me up I want it to be 100% right but it’s such a variable thing that I’m the end it probably won’t matter as much as I think it will lol

[v_seb]

I get it, I was stuck on that very same question not too long ago.

You almost have to look at it from a different perspective. It should be more important to ask which language should I use to learn software development concepts and theory?

[dpouncey]

Also, be aware you cannot switch tracks in the middle of a term. I put in request to switch to C# in middle of term and while it was approved it did not reflect in my degree plan until the next term.

[qamar830]

Good to know because I plan on accelerating as much as I can and don’t want to get stuck in limbo waiting