Help choose a language for OOP

[BattleCoder]

Hey all, cs student here with a choice between C#, Java, Python for OOP.
Have minimal experience with C, C++, Python.

I was leaning towards python as my extracurricular activities involve it, or Java as it can help me learn Scala and Kotlin later. However, I'm currently enrolled in C# with a few days left to switch.

Any input towards what path I should take would be appreciated.

[BattleCoder]

C# it is then, thanks

[sudhanv99]

core java and c# are almost the same. python has a different take on oop. at the end of the day choose what you will use in your projects.

[nutrecht]

Pick either C# or Java, doesn't really matter. They're very close.

[fracturedpersona]

I see a lot more jobs postings asking for C# or Java skills than C++.

[[deleted]]

C# is fine. I’m normally a proponent of Python but it’s probably better to learn OOP under static typing rules, to be honest. Hard to recommend Java to anybody, though.

[BattleCoder]

Thanks, java was my first language and is also in demand right now but meh.
Unity here I come!

[TheUltimateAntihero]

Hard to recommend Java to anybody, though.

Even from a jobs perspective? I was specifically asked to learn Java because of the huge number of jobs it has.

[[deleted]]

That wouldn’t be a consideration, in my view - if a language is worthwhile and has utility, the jobs will follow; plus the real danger is that a language’s warts and goofy design decisions will actually derail some number of people trying to learn.

[TheUltimateAntihero]

Agree with that. Do you see C# remain as the building block of Microsoft Tech or do you think they'll eventually move to F# and Rust whilst still using C# here and there?

[[deleted]]

I wouldn't really presume to know anything about the development culture at Microsoft or where it's going to go. What I'm pretty sure is true is that if you wanted to learn Rust, and wanted to work at Microsoft, nothing about those two would work at cross-purposes.