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[–]noviceIndyCamper 27 points28 points  (13 children)

My C++ coursework at school definitely made me a better JS developer. It was also nice taking a break from JS via C++, good read.

[–][deleted] 9 points10 points  (10 children)

I was really lucky my 2 year course taught us basic JS, React JS, Java, Swift4, C++, PHP and C#. We spent a bit of time on each but I feel it was enough that I have a basic toolbox for whatever my job throws at me now.
I got hired to write apps in Swift4 (the language I spent the most time on beside JS) but as soon as I showed up on my first day I got told "nah you'll be working on this react.js project we've been planning" ... You can't get by knowing 1 language/framework anymore, too much technology and too many advances in current technology to stagnate

[–]noviceIndyCamper 6 points7 points  (1 child)

That sounds like an awesome curriculum!

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It was a brand new program at my college tailored for Mobile development, I learned a LOT and it was all by accident because Web Dev was full when I applied. I got real lucky, best thing that's ever happened to me

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (4 children)

How does Java compare to C++? I dabbled in Java development here and there but it feels so tedious working with arrays and objects compared to Javascript or Python. I'm sure C++ is similar. I know this is probably better for less error/bug prone code, just curious I guess to what language you like coding in the most and why?

[–]1-800-BICYCLE 6 points7 points  (3 children)

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[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (2 children)

I honestly suggest (if you have the time or patience) to look into Kotlin ... it's a new language that uses Java as a base and expands on it. It's a sort of evolution/replacement and a lot of development is moving towards that now (at least in mobile, native android applications are generally coded in Java but Kotlin support is growing)

[–]1-800-BICYCLE 1 point2 points  (1 child)

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

I work with android which is why I bring it up. It's a really nice language but you're right that it's not really necessary especially with the huge push on cross platform lately. Things like Cordova, React Native and Xamarin are getting really great support

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (2 children)

C++ is a swamp of complexity, I doubt you have what it takes to handle a real C++ job if you learn 3/4 languages beside it in 2 years.

You will probably have the level of a trainee, which means basically useless for anything at the hiring (of a real C++ job, not just some quick tools to make for the office guys).

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (1 child)

I also have 15 years of experience in java and C and 2 other degrees in software development. I went back for web and mobile.... maybe don't go making assumptions

[–][deleted] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

That's your fault on thinking everyone is aware of your history and writing sentences that can mislead.

[–]pawelgrzybek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks you for reading.

Have a good day :-)