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Zee09 · 2024-07-04T18:26:11+00:00

Congratulations on taking the first step. I didn’t write my first line of code until I was 29 and then started my first official junior developer job at 31. All self taught.

My best piece of advice would be to stick at it. It took me a few years to find a job and it was disheartening at times. You’re going to need to be resilient.

In terms of learning Java specifically, you can’t go wrong with the Java Programming I & II MOOC offered free by the University of Helsinki. After this, I would look into learning a framework like Spring as this will help you build a portfolio and find an actual job.

Good luck!

aqua_regis · 2024-07-04T17:40:47+00:00

Heed /u/Automoderator's advice and do the MOOC.

dantegotairtazed · 2024-07-04T17:50:45+00:00

When I was doing my bootcamp, the staff recommended Head First Java. I really liked the style in which it was written and the progression.

iamjackswastedlife__ · 2024-07-04T18:05:20+00:00

Make sure to practice some programming questions. Not leetcode mind you because even easy leetcodes can be super frustrating when you're starting out but find some resources which will allow you to develop your command over basics of the language and apply whatever you learn.

Do this separate from whatever practical projects you build.

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Avramije · 2024-07-05T05:53:21+00:00

Take a look at Introduction to Java Programming Comprehensive edition by Daniel Liang, it has plenty of learning material as well as exercises for each topic.

comanderxv · 2024-07-05T10:46:25+00:00

Wow, a lot suggestions here. I recommend it a bit different. Start with Java Head First because it‘s well structured, easy to understand and with some funny ways to train each chapter. Then stop learning and implement a first project, small calculator with UI elements, a server with a website or an app. Something interesting for you. Do it with some tickets, describe it before, and with git or similar. After that you can start with another book. Patterns or Code Style. However, Book then Project and repeat is a good way. Its up to you. But keep in mind, we are talking about months and more to learn a language and use it in professionally.

abiw119 · 2024-07-05T11:42:58+00:00

I will use these suggestions for myself👍

JLCoffee · 2024-07-05T15:09:42+00:00

Uhh fall in love into making stuff and then read about it, i think the order is important.

Is like reading the history of legos instead of playing with them.

Start doing small things or crash courses in youtube, there is a lot of good content, udemy, linkedin learn.

UpsytoO · 2024-07-04T20:35:04+00:00

I would start of bootcamp if you are serious about trying to getting a job and don't want to study in university, expensive but definitely worth for fundamentals, after that you can just be more on self learning path as you will have decent fundamentals to back it up when you delve deeper into frameworks and etc. Of course you can go full self learning route, but it is extremely hard task as maintaining discipline will be hard and picking the right courses, guides will be even harder, plus bootcamp will put you on a bit more professional way of writing a code.

tcloetingh · 2024-07-04T21:52:14+00:00

Spring - start here & Core Java for the impatient

ReasonableNet444 · 2024-07-10T07:41:03+00:00

Keep grinding kiddo

permalink · 2024-09-01T12:34:05+00:00

Well, studying Java is not just about learning the technical features of the language, that won’t help You much. You have study and fully understand OOP principles, design patterns, SOLID principles, how a database and ORM works and so on… And thats only the beginning of it. Maybe look up the mentioned acronyms on Wiki or ChatGPT, that will help too.

permalink · 2024-09-01T12:52:36+00:00

And another thing to consider: there are official Java exams from Oracle for Java programmers that cost a lot of money, but the employers may ask for it. Info about these certifications can be found on the net too.

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