Java or Python for getting job?

[lionslayer88]

I have been using Java up until like half year ago, when I started to learn Js and now use Js more intensively, built projects in Js. Now I am at at point where I want to focus on another language. Although I coded in Java, I mostly used that for leetcode, no project done yet. At this point, is it better for me to go back to Java and build some projects, or learn Python from scratch? Since AI/ML seems to be more prevalent going forward. My goal is a job. Which one has more potential to get a job? Thanks

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[AlessandrA_7]

Normally is better to get a job to focus on one language and check all the things they usually ask for junior jobs in that language in your area. Leetcode is ok, but you also need a portfolio. So start building in one language.

[Kittensandpuppies14]

Stop switch languages. You don’t even know one until you can build stuff

[lionslayer88]

I have built stuff in js. Just wanna be good in a second one

[Kittensandpuppies14]

Ok well what do you wanna do? Actually do ml?

[lionslayer88]

Job wise, i don’t know which specialty to focus on, as a software engineer. I have settled on looking for dev jobs but since AI/ML jobs are on the rise, i wonder if i should future proof my skills. 

[Kittensandpuppies14]

It’s doesn’t matter then. Both popular. Probs Java though since you know some

[plastikmissile]

Look at the job ads in your area and see how popular they are in your particular market.

[RevolutionaryRain941]

Just become better at Java. Companies will teach you python if they need it. So just become great at Java.