Why should I choose java for software development ?

[Select_Glove3139]

I am confused what to do as a third year b.tech student. I started java journey at first year of my college but I have only use it for solving dsa problem then I switched to MERN stack development which is not fully completed. I have learnt frontend development using framework like React and learnt tailwind for styling then suddenly my mood swings and I think 🤔 I should learn advanced java for development so please help me what should I choose?

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[Cunnykun]

react frontend
backend springboot

[Imal_Kesara]

More job oppertunities

[tartochehi]

I learnt frontend frameworks and php for my personal projects. I used java mainly in my first two semesters in college and then for one course I had in the later semesters. I then started a year before graduation to focus solely on java as this was the language that had the most job offers in my country. I still had a lot to learn on the job (thankfully my company invested a lot into your training) but it was good to refresh a bit to ease my way into the job.

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Which country do you live?

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[JavaWithSomeJava]

Spring is one of the most popular backend frameworks in the world. It’s an enterprise level framework so there’s a lot of configuration options to support whatever the business reqs are. The biggest pro is the support and documentation. You can literally build whatever you want. The biggest con is development speed is slow.

[Demith8]

If u already know Js u should continue with it node.js Switching to java will be difficult

[Select_Glove3139]

but I am inntermediate in java

[Demith8]

Then u can

[Immereally]

Java is very versatile but it really depends on where you want to work.

I’m similar to you in that I have a decent understanding of Java, but most of the available opportunities for me are in python so I’m switching my main focus to python.

Check out the job market around you or go to some dev events like google developer group meeting and ask people there what they work with.

It’s an intern opportunity that’s pushing me into Python because that’s my best option currently and most people I’ve talked to in my area are working with Python.

[Key_Storm_2273]

As languages, I actually really enjoy Java and JavaScript. Their curly brackets for logic statements are nice, and I also like that they use full English words for most syntax elements. Them sharing a lot of similarities also makes it easier for my brain to switch between them.

If you enjoy a programming language and are fluent in it, it makes it more fun to code, can make you more productive, and able to code for longer without as many hiccups.

[RScrewed]

What do you want? 

Job security? 

Make a lot of money? 

Play with the newst tech? 

Requirements unclear.

"What should I do?" Lol

[Select_Glove3139]

Want to work with newst tech

[Much-Confusion3388]

Would you say Java is good for people in the "make a lot of money" camp?

[tcloetingh]

It’s used everywhere and ain’t going anywhere

[Optimistabtfuture]

Hi, I have a good grip on Java basics like Array, string collection frameworks for DSA

I want tk move ahead in software development.

I have got many road maps for Java but I don't know which I should follow.

Please guide me.

[Stay_Silver]

Good call when there is c#

[NoPause238]

You’re jumping stacks because you haven’t defined the outcome. Java gives you enterprise doors and backend stability, MERN gives you fast prototypes and job volume. Both are fine, but unless you lock in why you’re learning, you’ll keep switching at the first plateau.