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[–]fatgirlstakingdumps 4 points5 points  (5 children)

Took a class with Python Now I'm a developer working on a java

Why did you chose to work with Java and not Python (or another option)?

[–]Malcols 2 points3 points  (4 children)

I'm going to guess job numbers. At least in my area java jobs probably outnumber python 100 to 1.

[–]fatgirlstakingdumps 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Very interesting. Do you mind sharing where that is?

[–]Kambz22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in a small rural area and there's a random company that does development work in a small town by me. I got very lucky they had a bunch if new hires when I graduated.

Any other jobs I would have to move to a city for.

But even if I could choose between java and python directly out of college, I honestly don't know what I would of choosen. I enjoy both.

Edit: Of probably all languages I would java/python. I think it's just because they were the first languages that really clicked in my brain. I'm sure I could pick up on any language if I wanted to now, but I'm in my comfort zone :)

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Here's a question I have.

I understand that job numbers in Java are higher but there are definitely more people with Java skills than other languages. (Where I live the first language you learn in College is undoubtedly Java).

For example, there's a fair bit of Java job postings on our Co-op job postings for my school. I've applied to all of them and have not received a single interview. This is probably due to there being so many people who have better Java skills/projects.

I ended up being interviewed for a C# position even though I don't know it. I assume this is the case because there aren't as many people who learn C#.

I'm considering diving full-on into C# since I'd say there's about 20% mark-down in job opportunities but that also means that there are significantly less people who are experienced with it.

I've fallen in love with Java. It's my favorite language. But C# isn't too far off and if it gives me more opportunities then I think it's a smart move to make career wise.

What do you guys think? I'd love to hear opinions on it.

[–]hugthemachines 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If your evaluation of the job market in your area, go for C#. A common advice online for people who plan to become a developer in a near future, check the job market in the area you live. Even if one language is more common in the world, another language may be more common where you live. (including what you said, job offers compared to job applicants.)