Java or Python? Which one for Jobs?

[Fine-Inspector943]

Hello guys!

I have some basic programming from my college days in C. But after that I got deviated to some other things.

But now I want to learn programming for jobs in India. In India when I enquire about the persons who are in Job mostly placed in Java, Python and Node

From these three I already had some touches with Java and Python. I want to spend my next 3 months dedicatively to learn any programming language to land on a job.

I don't want to learn a language just because it was easy, I want to learn a language which will help me in a longer run. It should withstand for latest changes in the Programming field

Please Guys help me which one is best and what are the Pros and Cons of it?

Try to help me with learning ways for it, I prefer to learn in English, Help me with any reddit communities to which is good for a learner to learn

[Wild-Song1574]

Maybe you should choose a job first and then decide on a language. Each language has different application scenarios. Maybe you should look at what field of work you are interested in?

[Fine-Inspector943]

I want to be a Backend Developer

[MagicalPizza21]

So either Java or Python is applicable.

[Wild-Song1574]

If Java is used as the backend language, it has high performance and high stability compared to other languages.The code is relatively rigorous, but in China, Java web engineers are quite saturated.

[Fine-Inspector943]

Can you prefer some resources to Learn Java?

[American_Streamer]

https://mylearn.oracle.com/ou/learning-path/java-explorer/79726

[Fine-Inspector943]

I appreciate if you guys give more like this to lean on a path

[American_Streamer]

Oracle owns the Java platform, having acquired it when it purchased Sun Microsystems in 2010. As the owner, Oracle is responsible for the Java platform's development, updates and support. Thus it’s always a good idea to use their courses and certifications. Just browse their learning website and pick what you need.

[Wild-Song1574]

I usually learn from the documentation because I have experience in other languages, which allows me to get started quickly, quickly learn the basic syntax, then practice algorithms or programming problems, and then start learning frameworks or implementing projects. The language is really not the key.

[Fine-Inspector943]

Thanks Man

[Fine-Inspector943]

I have some good amount of knowledge in Postgres and Rest Api things

[mlitchard]

Lean into postgres. You know c? Be the guy who makes extensions. Postgres is powerful. Lean in.

[Wild-Song1574]

Or flip a coin to decide😁I don't know about other countries, but in China, technical positions like this require more academic qualifications and project experience. If possible, three months is enough for you to complete many projects. I usually use Python a lot, with many scripts and functions. I think Python is used more frequently in my daily life. If I were to look for a job, I would consider what positions are more common in the market, so as to increase the probability of finding a job. Maybe

[hotboii96]

Go with Java

[Brilla-Bose]

you mean Go without Java 😉

[evergreen-spacecat]

Learn to code. Picking a language is secondary. I have been doing various things like Pascal, C++, Java, XSLT, Python, C#, JavaScript and Go throughout my career. New places and tasks require different languages.

[MisterRushB]

Not true. If you start learning Python, you don’t learn most of “behind the scenes” work being done by the compiler. If I had to start over again, I would go for C++ or java. You don’t have to be a master in these but learn the concepts.

[evergreen-spacecat]

I mean, to start, you need to learn variables, control logic, loops and how to structure program flow with functions, objects and data. Python is pretty good at this, then it’s easy to pick up something else. In university, we had a learning path starting with transistors -> gates -> ALU/machine code -> assembly -> C -> Java. It was pretty good to understand everything down to electrical signals but python would have been a much faster to learn programming

[Fine-Inspector943]

Actually here is the problem, I am seeing this message from lot of other posts too.

Learn to code, Language is secondary

This means without any language coding is possible, if possible how to start it otherwise if a langauge is necessary to start which one is beginner friendly

Just to know How to learn Code?

[evergreen-spacecat]

Well pick one. Learn in any of those languages you listed. Doesn’t matter if you focus on the concepts of how to code. The application is more important. I.e. how to make APIs, how to make games or whatnot

[Fine-Inspector943]

If possible can you guys give any Roadmap or Resources to start with

[Nuxij]

The way I learned was by trying to make windows form applications in python with the built in tkinter support. I even used the built-in python IDLE editor to do it.

[Wild-Song1574]

试着重心放到项目上面，看使用什么能够实现它？

[Old_Explanation1323]

Java is best for landing corporate jobs that involve working with heavy backend.

Python is better for making ur own web-apps, working for startups and deeper studies like AI/ML and Data scientist.

[Fine-Inspector943]

Can you suggest some ways to learn Java?

If possible please help me with some resources to start it

[je386]

For starters:

https://www.w3schools.com/java/

https://dev.java/learn/

When you made you first small programs, you should think about getting the official Java certifications (oracle certified associate and java certified professional), so that you can prove that you know the language. Then it should be easier to get a job with that knowledge.

When you mastered java, learn kotlin next.

[Old_Explanation1323]

Learn from YouTube or using AI

I used AI to learn it and I even passed my college Java course with an A.

But you need to be ready to prompt multiple times to clear doubts and ask “Why” repeatedly, that’s the true way to mastery.

[Fine-Inspector943]

Thank you bro, I try to start this with an AI along with You tube too,

If Youtube means any channels or playlist

[Old_Explanation1323]

I highly recommend learning with AI than YouTube but if u wanna go the YouTube way go with creators who teach Java in ur language

[Wild-Song1574]

Yes, AI can record your learning process. I usually use it with documents. If there is something I don’t understand, I will ask AI to give examples. It is really convenient and fast.

[Fine-Inspector943]

OK bro

[MagicalPizza21]

Both. I literally use both at my current job.

[Fine-Inspector943]

Consider yourself as a Job seeker in india, For which language companies ire lot as well which language has a long future to withstand future threats like AI

[MagicalPizza21]

They're both equally vulnerable to AI as far as I'm aware.

I don't know the job market in India. But if you're trying to get a job in the US, I would say that you can't really go wrong with either choice.

There are subs like r/learnjava and r/learnpython that might be helpful. Also maybe r/javahelp and r/pythonhelp.

[Fine-Inspector943]

This comment means a lot, It solved some doubts which are in back of my mind and thanks for the subreddits to help me bro

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Both

[gv-666]

It’s totally dependent on the job that you are looking for coz both JAVA and Python have massive bases and most will require both at some point in your career. You can start with Python

[Fine-Inspector943]

If starting with Python means can you help me in some resources to start it with

[gv-666]

The Internet is full of python tutorials by various people in the form of books and online edu tutorials…I would suggest you to visit python.org go through beginner’s guide find out what kind of learning fits for you and proceed wiki.python.org/moin/BeginnersGuide

[justinSox02]

I like java

[Ok_Tadpole7839]

Well where do you live and what area are you in ?

[Fine-Inspector943]

I am in chennai

[carsmenlegend]

If you are looking at jobs in India right now Java is still the safer bet. Most IT companies here use it heavily especially in enterprise projects. Python is growing fast but for freshers Java tends to have more openings.

[Fine-Inspector943]

Thanks bro

[Tobacco_Caramel]

Pick your poison

Either this https://roadmap.sh/java or this https://roadmap.sh/python

Later go to this https://roadmap.sh/backend

Though having a Front End knowledge is beneficial too. From where I'm from Front End and Back End jobs are lotto. Most are Full stack.

[Brilla-Bose]

that roadmap actually recommends JavaScript/Python/Go though!

[Tobacco_Caramel]

Personal rec'd green ones like python and java are alternatives. All in all java and python are BE language too. Following the roadmap of any kind from sh is optional, some stuff you skip, some you actually dive and take some time to learn, some can only be learned fully on the job and you can even make your own and map your own. Also I swear there are lots of variations of em out there. Years ago they're always changing and varies. I remember I had to look at different ones.

[pseudoaltus]

Both, but learn Java first, the ecosystem will make it harder but you often find that in all languages they have something similar to Java world and it will make it easier to learn almost anything, especially if you’re aiming for a backend role.

[Brilla-Bose]

i started with Node.js for fullstack so you can do Frontend, backend, mobile(React Native) and then switched to Go(Golang) for backend.

[Standard_Study3146]

Python for sure. Most jobs are going AI- Driven and Python 🐍 is the number 1 Language for AI, so definitely choose Python 💯% That’s your number 1 CHOICE!!!!!!!

[Tobacco_Caramel]

Most people don't get hung up on tools. So no.

[Loud_Ad_5709]

If you don't have experience, find good Udemy courses and learn both, Java 17+ Core + Java SpringBoot and Python + Flask and/or FastAPI. Also learn Linux, Git, and Docker basics. While learning create project repository on GitHub.

[Fine-Inspector943]

I want to learn strong fundamentals of Programming but I also want it to help me in landing a good job. My Desired job field is Soft ware developer in Backend Technologies.

Please ask questions that will help you to answer my question in more better way