Should you Learn Java in 2018?

Java was my favorite programming language back in the .com bubble days. I developed many websites and web apps based on Java web technology. I was especially into Java servlets and JSP in the day.

Java in 2018 is used for enterprise and Android development.

Thanks!

Stef

[SensCodingStudio]

For those of you who don't want to watch the entire video:

Yes

[kariuki]

I learned java early on and got bored of it thinking Python would replace it, but after talking to engineers from many companies I found that java is still king and won't be going anywhere for a while.

[GarrettRose]

90% java work where I am in Charlotte NC. The city relies on it, especially Bank of America

[ApolloJet]

Java would be valuable choice for developers long after everyone in this comment section is dead.

[AlexLoranger]

So over the years I've bounced back and forth between different languages like C++, Java, etc. but I've decided to just start learning the core programming principles with Java. I'm done bouncing back and forth, and I can always learn another language later. My goal is eventually to develop Android apps, and it's looking like Kotlin will be the tool for that job. That being said, people in my life who program for a living have recommended just to learn one language well, and then I can learn others quickly. So, Java is that language for me. It seems very important and if Kotlin is based off of Java, then I may as well learn Java first.

[ukaszobrebski]

If someone starts answering your question with "It depends" there's high probability that he knows what he's talking about. You bought my attention with this video, here comes subscribtion :)

[DanielDenitro]

Learning a programming language won't take so long that you won't be able to learn the next one before you miss an important oppertunity. Just throw a dice and pick one, then start, or just pick Java first since you're obviously thinking about it if you're here.


I rarely see comments like this on YouTube, can some well informed people please come and throw some knowledge in the comment section? That's where they need our knowledge. I'm creating a plan right now to make well informed people aware of this.

[RonanConnolly]

If you learn Java and work on commercial Java code you will be forced to become a better developer.
There are many ideas and strategies that one must learn to work within an enterprise Java project.

These skills may not necessarily be needed in other programming languages, but this knowledge is tremendously helpful with all languages.

[Jab_hutt]

OMG haven't seen you in years! I remember you watching when I had no own home, no kids and wife, was learning PHP from you, you had that nice frog yellow on videos!:) Learned so much, but never actually got into programming field, just for self use and education...:) Great to see you're still kicking and rolling out quality videos! All the best!:)

[christophjahn]

The title is wrong! He talks about Java EE specifically

[MsJavaWolf]

The mainstream languages will not die out in the next few years. Java, C++, JS they will be there and you will be able to get a job.

[BastienAuxer]

Be "coded agnostic" The best advice I have heard for any programmer. Though I don't think agnostic is the right word (its derived from the Greek word for "Don't Know"); every programmer should be able to go from one coding/scripting language to another. Keep up the good vlogs.

[bluepapaya]

I don't know what to think yet of your content, but your attitude just got you a sub. :)

[SoulOfJungle]

My degree will be using Java primarily and so I've just started brushing up on the basics, and improving in preparation. So I guess I don't really need to make a decision to that end. Thanks for the video at just about the right time.

[StefanMischook]

Going to be answering comments tomorrow. Thanks for commenting!!!

[lukijuxxl]

me starting out with java, after c++, c#, xml and html, js and swift, i still love the language more than anything else. extremely transparent, forgiving and versatile, can just recommend learning it first before anything.

[SArthur]

Hasn't Java sort of become kind of like the glue that holds other JVM languages together? Like Scala, Groovy, Kotlin (which you mention here), Clojure, and so on?
I mean it seems to me that the important part of Java is the JVM nowadays, rather than the language itself.

[Bobxchen]

the Open source community is the one who is keeping Java alive. they are the only who came up with Spring and Spring boot. And open source libraries such as Kafka (messaging) are helping to keep java alive. No I don't think Java is going away.
As for mobile apps as browser are becoming more powerful and allowed to do more things (like know your location), most web apps will be served by a server rather than a native apps. The popular idea is that you can write ONE application and it will work on PC, tablet and phone. The browser on these devices will render the html to suit the look n feel of the device.

[Luukkaaasss]

Im web developer. Im really in love with Spring (Java Web Framework). It's really powerfull and beauty.
New sub here :)
Have a good one.

[gregorslana]

learn either c# or java. You will be safe with work, and after you master one, it will be easy to switch to other