[Chennaipy] [Discussion] About scope of programming languages in Chennai's IT industry

[Magesh Dhasayyan]

short answer:
yes java is still relevant. go for it, but it's important to learn more
concepts around it, not just java.

long answer:
if the aim is to become a good programmer, i would advise a different
approach. there are certain core concepts that transcend programming
languages. most of the top companies just look for solid understanding of
these core concepts especially when hiring a fresher, irrespective of
programming language expertise. programming language knowledge is also
tested, but it doesn't matter which language. if the java course that you
friend has in mind is just about java and its frameworks and object
oriented programming, it's only a small part of what is essential to a
programmer. also one other thing to keep in mind, is not to get confined
into a certain way of thinking because of early exposure to specialized
programming languages. most of what's written on this page is also relevant
https://www.metaltoad.com/blog/myth-specialized-programmer

hope that helps.


-magesh


On Fri, Aug 18, 2017 at 4:17 PM, Subil A <subil1407 at gmail.com> wrote:

> A friend of mine in college from the ECE department told me he was
> considering joining a Java course and asked me if there was scope for the
> language. I didn't know how to answer that as I'm a clueless college
> student myself. Java was once the best thing since sliced bread but is it
> still the same?
>
> So, fellow pythonistas in the industry, my question is:
> Which languages/technologies, in your opinion, has scope in Chennai's IT
> industry today? And in what niches (like embedded, medical and so on)?
>
> I'm most interested in hearing the reasons for your choice. Eloquent
> answers, angry rants, simple statements; all are welcome! Don't hold back!
>
> I know this is the Python mailing list but you don't have give Python
> related answers (You can if you want to though. Nobody's forcing you :) )
>
> (Also, if someone can give me an answer for Java, that'd be great. I need
> something to tell my friend).
>
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