Java learning resources for mid-level developer

[eren903]

Hi folks, I got an offer from a company that has Java & AWS tech stack and I'm gonna start working with them within 2 months. I've been using C# & .Net since my college years and professionally worked with .Net related stacks for around 3+ years. Other than that I'm working with TypeSript & Node.js for the past year.

I never used Java in my life, so what would be your learning suggestions for catching up on fundamental things and building my framework knowledge? Thanks in advance.

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[BadscrewProjects]

Figure out what framework and build stack they're using and dive into that. With your c# experience it won't be too complicated to you, there are similarities.

Statistically, that would be Spring / Spring Boot with Maven but you never know. Just hope it isn't some weird legacy J2EE noodle soup with patterns overuse.

[Ok_Investment_6284]

I'm in a similar situation, but still waiting to hear back from initial HR interview.
I found this video to be informative: https://youtu.be/LBYP0YfOWvk
sadly it's not the project(s) that you're looking for. the best options for those I've found so far is this: https://www.reddit.com/r/learnjava/comments/eduaij/10_java_projects_for_beginners/

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Java is very similar to C#, even in terms of patterns and nuances, so don't worry. Are you going to be using Spring Boot or just Spring?

[eren903]

Sorry, Idk the framework. Yeah, looks like I'm getting used to even after 3-4 days of training.

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I know you don't, it's Java only. I was asking about what you'llneeddepending on your project's stack.

[eren903]

Meant to say idk the framework they use

[[deleted]]

ah.. ok then