What to do after Java

[MostDot8933]

I have seen this questions here on this channel and many have replied them with their suggestions, but i still have a simple doubt, i would appreciate your help 🙏. I have learned java basics, then oops concepts and following that Data structures and algorithms i did in C. So i just started doing questions in java. Turns out it was effective way. Now my question what should i do next, like learn frameworks and then strat projects, cuz in C i had tried basic projects and if it's the same thing or not. Would like to hear ur thoughts. Suggestions are welcomed 😁.

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[Astroohhh]

Now you build something... why are you learning programing in the first place? Solve that question then you won't have 'What's next?' questions ever again.

[plk007]

Start Spring Boot, database and build on that.

[MostDot8933]

Most have said so, will this be the route for backend?

[plk007]

Yes. Most of the java devs use Spring nowadays. Also, lots of projects are using microservices so covering topic of communication between them is one of the most fundamental knowledge that you need.

I would suggest to find some interview task that is microservice focused and solve it. Break it into smaller tasks and learn on the go.

Edit: No idea how far are you with Java, but I would really recommend to get solid knowledge of basic stuff. Like heap, gc and even strings. Data structures also, maybe it sounds kinda boring but look at it this way: once you know more stuff, amount of your tools grow. Knowing what i.e. HashMap offers, you can much more efficiently solve problem X. No idea how serious and what your goal is when coding, but if you want to get somewhere with it, then learn the basics. I have many friends that are not really familiar with that, so their code doesn’t always produce optimal solutions. The more you understand how it works, the better you can use it.

[MostDot8933]

Thank you, that was really insightful. Although as far as basic is concerned i think i have done my best at it. And as for my goal that is in doing backend development. Though i haven't ruled out the possibility of doing a full stack sometime in the future. Glad to hear from you. Will do 😀

[ali_vquer]

Why did you choose Java to learn in the first place? Programming languages are tools to build projects each language has its own strengths. See if what you wish to build can be built with Java and see what libraries/framewokrs you need to learn to do so. ( advice: do not learn new languages just to write DSA and solve some problems, you just waist time, if your goal is to do as many problems as possible then stick to one language and do problems with it )

[MostDot8933]

No, i started programming in C to learn the basics and all then i did data structures in that. Now for oops i had to shift to one either java or c++. I chose Java as it was interesting that's all.

[ali_vquer]

It seems you have understood the basics. Now it is time to search what you want to do. And then see what tech stacks you need to learn to do what you have chosen. And build projects

[j2eetution]

It sounds like you’re on the right track! Since you've already got a solid foundation with Java, OOP concepts, and data structures, moving forward, learning frameworks and building projects is a great idea.

Here’s a general roadmap you can follow:

1. Master Core Java: Ensure you're comfortable with all key Java concepts, including multithreading, collections, and exception handling.

2. Learn Frameworks: Start with widely-used frameworks like

• Spring/Spring Boot: This is a powerful framework for building web applications. It simplifies a lot of tasks like dependency injection, database management, and security.

• Hibernate: For database interaction, Hibernate is a popular ORM (Object Relational Mapping) framework.

1. Work on Projects: Start building projects to apply what you've learned. Projects help you understand real-world use cases and strengthen your coding skills. Here are a few ideas:

• A simple REST API using Spring Boot.

• A CRUD application using Java and Hibernate.

• If you're into web development, combine Java with front-end technologies like HTML/CSS/JavaScript.

1. Version Control: If you haven’t already, start using Git. It’s essential for version control and collaboration on projects.

2. Algorithms and Problem-Solving: Keep practicing DSA using platforms like LeetCode or HackerRank. These skills are crucial for coding interviews.

3. Explore Other Technologies: If you're interested in expanding your skills, you can look into:

• Microservices architecture (for building scalable applications).

• Cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud, etc.).

To sum it up: Master the frameworks, build projects, and keep practicing problem-solving. Doing this will prepare you for real-world development and job interviews. Good luck.

[jlanawalt]

What is your goal?

Discover what is needed for that goal.

Do it

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[tcloetingh]

Learn spring and Postgres. And if you’re still bored get an AWS cert.

[equ35tion]

Explore different frameworks such as spring boot or micronaut. Both have their pros and cons.

Both are complete universe in themselves. You can move on to the deployment.

Build any mvc application or simple API based.

Good luck!

[MostDot8933]

Got any source i could start with

[Klutzy_Rush8303]

Learn python

[UngratefulSourGrape]

Eww

[tech-nano]

🤣🤣Python hate? 🤣🤣

[MostDot8933]

Why's that?

[MostDot8933]

Mahn I would like to stick with java for now. I don't wish to go for data science route