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Java. However, think very carefully before embarking on that journey. Having an average proficiency in Java already will almost certainly get you a job in some

Java. However, think very carefully before embarking on that journey. Having an average proficiency in Java already will almost certainly get you a job in some bank, insurance company or similar enterprise-style companies. At the same time you become an exchangeable code monkey that from thereon will only be hired based on the TLAs listed in his CV. In other words, your work will become a commodity and you won't be judged by your abilities such as abstract thinking or creative problem solving any more. All that will count will be the frameworks you have experience in at any given time. It doesn't matter that you can learn a new framework within a week. If you don't already have proven experience in framework X when applying for a job it's required for you won't get that job. To cut a long story short: Screw employability!

hkmurakami 13y ago
I think this touches upon an important point: "employability" will depend on which subsector of the so called "software industry" you're aiming for. Enterprisey places will ask for Java. Startup'y places might ask for Python/Django or Ruby/Rails. Embedded software (microprocessor places) or Video game places will ask for C. Apple will ask for Objective C. "Employability" without putting in some constraints really doesn't make much sesnse.
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rhizome31 13y ago
Another reason to know a bit of Java is that a lot of interesting software design books and articles use code examples written in Java. It's good to have a basic understanding of the language to be able to follow.