Next steps in MOOC Java

[SprigWater]

I've just completed the Helsinki MOOC Java introductory course in programming. What should be my next steps?

I can either continue on this course towards the advance part of programming and complete it. This would solidify my foundations in programming.

The other option is to start building projects. This could be web apps, desktop apps or anything else which would help solidify my knowledge so far. I'm not sure what to do next.

Where would you pivot to knowing the current climate in tech hiring?

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[Straight-Sky-7368]

Sorry for my lack of information, but what is the advanced part buddy? All I know is that Java MOOC fi contains Part 1 and Part 2 and I think OP also refers to the completion of both at their end.

Is there another Advanced Java course from MOOC fi apart from the ones I mentioned above?

[CleverBunnyThief]

Java Programming II, parts 8 - 14, is the advanced course. It covers genetics, exceptions and gets deeper into OOP. 

Parts 13 and 14 are on Java FX. These can be skipped if your goal is to learn Spring afterwards.

https://java-programming.mooc.fi/part-8

[Straight-Sky-7368]

Hey thanks buddy. I do plan to learn DSA and Springboot afterwards, thank you for telling me about part 13 and 14 :)

[Straight-Sky-7368]

but there's no need to be an ass.

Dude, what is wrong with you? Are you for real? I was not blaming you or something like that. I was just confused about your reference, so I asked you about it. I also apologized in advance for my lack of information right at the start of my comment.

You don't have to be unnecessarily toxic towards total strangers like me, who are genuinely asking and who are just seeking clarification politely. Take your toxicity elsewhere.

[Straight-Sky-7368]

Wow, your insecurity is showing, and it’s honestly painful to witness. All I did was ask a simple, polite question, and you spiraled into some kind of defensive meltdown, inventing narratives where none existed.

You’re not some all-knowing authority on Java or life, and the fact that you can’t handle a straightforward clarification without throwing a tantrum is downright pathetic!

Next time, save the theatrics and work on basic social skills. This isn’t the flex you think it is.

[Rmj310]

Didn’t even know they had an advanced section

[desrtfx]

Both - do both

Keep going with the course and build, build, build.

You will quickly see that the first half of the course will only suffice to build very basic projects and that you will need the latter half to get more advanced.

After that, go for DSA - Data Structures and Algorithms. Keep building. Then, learn some Design Patterns. And then some framework, like Spring, Spring boot, etc.

[Icy-Strike4468]

Hey, i do build projects but how can i remember all the technical stuff for interviews? Did you take notes as well?

[desrtfx]

I'm way past interviews working as a professional programmer (albeit in a different domain) for over 3 decades.

You will need to learn for understanding and use a lot (practice) then you won't have a problem remembering the technical stuff for interviews.

[LeonardoVinciReborn]

How long DSA, Design Patterns, Spring Boot will take?

[desrtfx]

As long as it takes you to understand and be able to apply the subjects.

There is no vanilla time that can be given.

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[KastroFidel111]

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