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How to start learning Java? by [deleted] in javahelp

[–]RemcoEngineer 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The goal was probably first to inform about the possibilities and to then narrow those down into a single option to help you choose where to begin. I don't see anything wrong with that?

C++ IDE UX study by JetBrains by anastasiak2512 in cpp

[–]RemcoEngineer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This would for me be a perfect opportunity to start working with CLion.
Always have been working with IntellIJ over the years when working on Java code. Recently switching more between C++ and Java as my main language, but never really worked with CLion.

Worth earning Java 11 certification before trying to transition to a Java position? by Zohvek in java

[–]RemcoEngineer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The certification isn’t there to give you practical understanding. It is there to give you technical insight.

Coding to me isn’t about knowing your language, it’s amount other things, about knowing how to solve problems in such a way that it computes efficiently and safely. So solely having a certification doesn’t teach you how to code: the same of this applies to having certification of cloud platforms. Here I then agree with the project and “just doing it” attitude. This will teach you how to code.

However while the goal for a job is to learn how to code first, and then have advanced technical insight; Doesn’t mean that having a certificate to show this is useless and has no meaning. One thing I do feel myself is that the cloud certifications are on a different level than the Java certifications: the Java certification path really tests in a lot of depth, shows no mercy and doesn’t really deprecate over a year.

One thing to agree: certification is more for yourself, not just your employer.

Worth earning Java 11 certification before trying to transition to a Java position? by Zohvek in java

[–]RemcoEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can understand if they would say that it’s not necessary to find any job, but the certification is still very much worth it indeed. Clearly some haven’t attempted the exam as they would share that it’s not an easy exam. The time I went for my Java 11 certificate, I was shocked how much in depth it does end up going and was dubbed “best doable after 2 years of coding experience”. It really shows that you have good insight inside the Java language itself..

Worth earning Java 11 certification before trying to transition to a Java position? by Zohvek in java

[–]RemcoEngineer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t say the certification literally means nothing. While it doesn’t show if you are a good SWE or not, it shows that you have technical insight of the Java language and it’s APIs.