Should I learn java?

[blindman457]

I know there's another thread going I'm sorry but I think my situation is different and I don't want to hijack someone's topic.

So, my question is.... should I learn java? I have experience in visual basic (I"m not that great but I've just got the basics) and am programing with the microsoft visual basic IDE or whatever it's called.

I normally do desktop application just for fun but am planning to start a carear in I.T and software development. so should I learn java? is it worth it?

[BodyByVTAK]

The point of java is to be cross platform.

If you want an IT career, c++ is the way to go.

[Paul]

learn it, you could make an rsps

[Mokou-Sama]

If u goin to make I.T. Career go learn C++ and forget Java, like BodyByVTAK said. Thats my opinion too.

[Morior]

Old thread is old.
And java is fun to learn, unlike other languages.

[Paul]

java is also more easy to learn but, if you wanna earn money with progrimm you should learn web programmer languages like html, php, css, typoscript OR if you wanna make programms C, c#, c++ and stuff

[BodyByVTAK]

Why don't you try a BASIC programming language before you try java?

Java isn't as easy as everyone says it is.

[Paul]

@BodyByVTAK yes it kinda is

[FailHacker]

yeah java is really easy, you practically learn 85% of c++ with java, except you're really limited in what you can do compared to c++. Java was actually derived from c++. If you're looking into much more advanced stuff e.g. hacks, game development, go c++; however, if you want to create simple programs like a small game, or calculators, stuff 0f that nature, go java.

[Paul]

^ or vb

[dkofek]

I learnt java, wont recommend you do the same. there are limited options in java programming (small games or something like that, my project was an XO game in 3 levels). if you're going for career try html or C (c# and c++ aswell)
would recommend both.

[Blubb1337]

I'm actually going to work in the IT industry. The company I'm currently at, codes in Java.

[Hassan]

If u goin to make I.T. Career go learn C++ and forget Java, like BodyByVTAK said. Thats my opinion too.

Meh. .NET is the future kid. IT industries are going rad too. They are switching to .NET and require the coder to have a solid understanding of it. I am an example. Yesterday got a job as a C# developer in a software house. Gonna earn 1000$ a month, which is quite decent as a part time job ;D

[Px<-]

Wouldn't hurt, I learned it and it's not the best choice, start with C++. Once you learn that then start trying other shit,

[Dextral]

Why you so smart peoples (: