Programming and the most desired language

[FlyingMongoose]

I know a lot of you are in for comp-sci degrees, or programming, etc., so it stands to reason you want to know the most sought after position to get you hired after school.

Java Developers
http://readwrite.com/2014/01/08/in-deman...n07Z2mQ10t

That article (and infographic) provide proof that through 2013 Java Development is one of the leading application development platforms out there, it is insanely extensible, it's become somewhat lightweight, and there are numerous iterations of it and endless uses.

While we have our qualms about the super-gaming corp EA, the most requested developers we've had at my employer is Java Server developers, same goes for Disney (both media & interactive).

In fact, I can confirm this trend in the contracting based market due to where I work.

So, want the highest likeliness of getting a programming job after college? Learn java.

[Vlambo]

Eh, from what I've seen it's across the board man. I've seen a lot of C/C++ jobs, a lot fo C#/.NET jobs, lots of Java jobs, and lots of Web dEv jobs.

It's just a good market to be in.

[Duck, Duck, Goose]

Java is like... the least secure platform.

Plebeian programmers, man. It's like the people who think using PHP for large scale web applications is still a good idea (hey Facebook)... :-\

[FlyingMongoose]

Eh, from what I've seen it's across the board man. I've seen a lot of C/C++ jobs, a lot fo C#/.NET jobs, lots of Java jobs, and lots of Web dEv jobs.

It's just a good market to be in.

I've seen very few C/C++ jobs in my own company for contract recruiting (some show up here and there), the trends match the info graphic from my point of view, lots of Java, and 2nd winds up being C#, but the majority is java.

Java is like... the least secure platform.

Plebeian programmers, man. It's like the people who think using PHP for large scale web applications is still a good idea (hey Facebook)... :-\

Unfortunately you can not change the demand, and if you're looking for employment in programming, Java is where you are best to target in todays market to make sure you can get a job.

Facebook use to be ASP.Net though wasn't it? (I think C#), but then they moved to PHP for... who knows what reason... money?

[Evil Cheese]

Good programming concepts, logic, and habits should be able to transcend specific languages. If you really want to increase the chance of getting a (well paying) job as an application developer (web, standalone, or otherwise) you should be proficient at least on a basic level in several languages, even if you specialize in just one. Don't put all your eggs in one basket, yo.

[Coppanuva]

Good programming concepts, logic, and habits should be able to transcend specific languages. If you really want to increase the chance of getting a (well paying) job as an application developer (web, standalone, or otherwise) you should be proficient at least on a basic level in several languages, even if you specialize in just one. Don't put all your eggs in one basket, yo.

Seconding this. As long as you have the knowledge of how to program with the mentality you're good, at least for entry level. Once you get to more senior positions sure, but I got a job for post-graduation that's going to be using primarily JAVA, despite the fact my only 2 internships (or personal projects or any projects really) were done in Ruby or Python.

[Vlambo]

[quote author=Evil Cheese link=topic=7184.msg275215#msg275215 date=1389371332]
Good programming concepts, logic, and habits should be able to transcend specific languages. If you really want to increase the chance of getting a (well paying) job as an application developer (web, standalone, or otherwise) you should be proficient at least on a basic level in several languages, even if you specialize in just one. Don't put all your eggs in one basket, yo.

Seconding this. As long as you have the knowledge of how to program with the mentality you're good, at least for entry level. Once you get to more senior positions sure, but I got a job for post-graduation that's going to be using primarily JAVA, despite the fact my only 2 internships (or personal projects or any projects really) were done in Ruby or Python.
[/quote]

Right across the board man. It boils down to this: If you know the fundamentals of programming, languages are merely a wrapper for your work.

Now mind you, I love me some C#. What a nice language.

[FlyingMongoose]

I by no means am saying to isolate yourself, I am only pointing out what is in demand right now.

There's nothing wrong with specialization when the market calls for it.