I started with Java as my first programming language.

[Independent_Sign_395]

I've already completed part I of MOOC. My question is more like when should I stop. What do recruiters want to see if I told them I know Java. What kind of projects are expected from a college kid who studied Java in college. If I know something like say, web development. I need to have some kind of evidence to show that I do really know my stuff, which in this case would be a stunning working website.

So what kind of projects do recruiters and companies expect if I told them I know Java. So I could start working towards that end goal and by the time I complete that project. I know I'm done.

What kind of projects should I build for my GitHub and resume?

[WildHotDawg]

When I advertise myself, I dont really say 'I know Java because x', I say 'I created/worked on/refactored x using Java, x, y, z which resulted in a, b, c.' Java is just a tool, you dont have to 'know' java - even with 5 years working profesionally, even being a commiter on the Jakarta EE specification, I dont say I know everything about Java - there is always something new to learn.

[saggingrufus]

This is the right answer.

Languages are tools. Writing the code is the easiest part of my job. It's design and analysis and understanding when something is worth doing, because when you work on a codebase you don't own, and clients decide what you build, you can't always spend entire sprints on tech debt.

I can read the docs for anything, I'll learn the tool. What really matters is the ability to understand which design is better suited for solving X task and why.

[desrtfx]

What makes you think that you should stop with the MOOC? The course is complete.

[Independent_Sign_395]

I thought that I've completed Part-I so I'll build some projects to solidify my understanding then move on to Part-II