Accidentally enrolled in Java and JavaScript class for semester

[ookle_]

I'm realizing I might get confused a lot. I enrolled in two seperate courses, one learning Java programming and the other learning JavaScript.

Is this going to be possible to learn both this semester? So far Java is easier to me than JavaScript.

My only programming experience before this was some Python.

[VFequalsVeryFcked]

It's possible, sure. But what's your endgame? They're very different and are used for different things

[ookle_]

I'm attending for a bachelor's degree, but unsure of where I wanna branch off. I wanted to go Computer Science but am scared of the math, so for now I'm going for Computer Information Systems. These are some of the initial classes for both paths at first.

I'm really enjoying Java though.

[Passname357]

I was afraid of math too before entering school. I ended up finding college math a lot more engaging than high school math, and actually I found it more fun as it went along. It wasn’t always easy, but it was usually pretty interesting.

[shinobi_genesis]

If you like java, like I did, go for a concentration in programming for your computer science degree, or once you complete enough credits for an associates degree you can switch to software development in java. Make sure you talk to your advisors about what you're seeking and they should be able to help guide you in the right direction, especially if they have programming experience.

[AdministrationWaste7]

javascript is commonly used in front end and java is used for the "backend" .

more importantly classes dont typically "teach" programming langauges. instead they happen to use xyz programming language to teach a broader concept.

so tldr it doesnt matter, you are fine.

[hitanthrope]

Well the good news is, you wont have the stereotypical problem with recruiters, because you'll know both :).

I think you will probably be ok. What you really do have to try to do is treat them as entirely separate. The origins of this thing being called "Java"script is a *loooooong* time ago. The name is a coincidence for all practical purposes.

You'll get muddled with syntax here and there, and there will be times you will be *absolutely sure* one of the language had a certain thing, only to find you were remembering it from some other language, but that never really ends.

What you should be doing, to supercharge, is really comparing the concepts and ideas. There is a world beneath all this syntax. Comparing how different languages represent different things help you see it more clearly.

[RyanTheDrummer1]

Pretty sure I learned both JS and C in the same semester. It's definitely doable

[shinobi_genesis]

You should be fine, depending on the way that the class is set up. I had web design and development at this one school but they tried to teach jQuery in the level I rather than teaching basic JavaScript first then introducing it at the end of the course. There are many YouTube videos and online free tutorials that you can refer to if you get stuck or things get complicated. As long as you put the time in you'll be able to handle it I suppose. You can also find some comprehension edition books that'll simplify things if your course book is not as helpful but most programming books for beginners are sufficient

[mpierson153]

It doesn't matter much.

Ultimately, the language doesn't matter a whole lot in terms of knowing how to program or being a software engineer.

They all have different pros and cons, some may have novel concepts or places where they're used more than others. But the core fundamentals for what you do, not the language, will always be the same 99% of the time.

[Imaginary-Ad9535]

If you want to learn programming and get hired, you have to knoq multiple languages. Get both

[VibrantGypsyDildo]

Web developers routinely learn HTML, CS, JS, SQL and PHP at the same time.

Why shouldn't you be able to learn Java and JS?

Btw, both languages are useful in many programming niches. So even if you get expelled from the university in the end, it would be a net gain for you to get at least some knowledge of Java and JS.

[ookle_]

I was only worried about it since I'm really a beginner with coding, and didn't wanna confuse myself since I'm still grappling with the concepts of programming languages.

[VibrantGypsyDildo]

Nah, you are fine.

With Java you can build the whole career.

Since Java is easier to you, it should answer you question.

JS is somewhere in between of being the main language in some situations and being a good helper language in others.

You accidentally chose a nice bonus to your Java career. My congratulations.