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[Dyroxide]

Well, lets just say hypothetically that I learn Java inside and out. What job opportunities could be open for me to check into?

Just curious, I'm still a highschool student and many people told me to start learning java, because its "easy" and a high - level language. Would it be worth my time to spend the remaining 6 months of my senior year learning Java programming? are there any entry level jobs in it?

[Stu_328]

Java is easy to pickup but hard to master. Just like most languages (spoken and programming). Anyone who tells you java is easy through and through hasnt got a clue what they are talking about.

You'd probably need a degree in Computer Science to have a real good shot at getting into a junior development role. Especially if your only going to have 6 months experience when your going for interviews.

However, there are lots of opportunities out there for graduate developers so dont let not having a CS degree hamper your aims.

Whatever you decide to do, if you enjoy programming, continue coding!!!

[WingedPanther]

Job opportunities will depend a lot on where you are and what kind of job you want. "Started learning programming 6 months ago" doesn't make for a good resume in the US without some impressive programs as part of your portfolio.

[Dyroxide]

I agree with you, but as it stands java really does not want to work for me.. havn't even got a program to run.. followed guides and I don't see why its not recognizing javac as an internal file. I was doing visual basic just fine, but its not powerful enough to do some of the things i want. Not to mension everything in visual basic is handed to you, i want more of a challenge. Java is proving to be more of a match for me then I thought. Feel like slappin the person that told me java was "easy to learn". I'm determined, i need to make this work.. and when it does i will make a post to confirm it and celebrate lolol.