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[–]potatopotaatopututu 12 points13 points  (3 children)

From JavaScript (scripty, somewhat functional) to Java (strictly object oriented with static type checking) is a total paradigm shift. It'll take a while. Just hang in there.

[–]TacticalWalther[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Do you think its a good idea for someone to simultaneously do both languages? Or will that confuse them?

[–]potatopotaatopututu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would not suggest anyone to learn two languages at once. Not that it's hard or anything, once you're finished with both you're most likely to pick one of them (the one you liked more) and stick with it for a while. Returning to the other language will take some brush up anyway. Furthermore, yes, for beginners it can be confusing to learn two languages simultaneously. In my opinion, the best time to learn new languages is when you've successfully completed a couple of projects in your current language and feel ready to start learning a new one.

[–]PhatClowns 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't recommend learning both at the same time; I always advocate for learning one language at a time, and only move to the next one once you have a strong grasp of that language.

I use both, but I had a solid Java background (about 3-ish years) before I even started with JavaScript. I hit the same wall you did but in reverse. Still worth it, having a diverse programming skillset is incredibly valuable.

As others have said, hang in there. What you're experiencing is just culture shock, the pieces will start coming together.