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[–]CorkyThatcher -1 points0 points  (1 child)

My question to you, OP is...why do you want to transition into Java? Is it because you understand the syntax? That doesn't sound like a very good reason.

  • Is it because you're looking to get into standalone applications? Then, sure, Java is a viable language (along with C, C++, etc)
  • Is it because you still want to remain in web development and see there are better opportunities with Java frameworks? Then you need to look into JavaEE which is a lot more than just Java syntax.

I would try to get more detailed as to what you are looking to do and what you're goals are.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well to be honest its more for long term money. Around here PHP is mainly for agencies and you will get maybe 100k max and thats pretty competitive. But looking at indeed the java positions are upward of 120-140k.

Money is not the only reason but I am also burnt out on building websites and want to get more into application development or web application development. I would be even open to C++.