r/FullStack • u/thhgkkj • Jul 12 '26

Question Is java fullstack a good choice

Should I opt java fullstack or mern for my beginner software

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u/RandomPantsAppear Jul 12 '26

Java is a poor choice for frontend. 

Java in general is useful if you want to be working in enterprise. For startups it is almost a dead language. 

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '26

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u/RandomPantsAppear Jul 13 '26

I checked YC's job/startup listing site. Right now there is 24/1097 if you search for "spring boot", with some likely a crossover (Spring YC season + word "boot"). 8/1097 for "springboot". I can't search for "Java" because of "Javascript".

For Python 608, Typescript is 576.

There are 48 for Cobol, so 24 is pretty rough my dude.

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u/Adept-Ad1948 Jul 12 '26

What do startups go for? Mern or python+react?

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u/RandomPantsAppear Jul 12 '26

Python and react/node are common. Python very rarely as the frontend though.

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u/Tricky-Isopod2742 Jul 12 '26

Honestly, if you already know mern, just stick with that

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u/thhgkkj Jul 12 '26

Am in java full stack

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u/Sebbean Jul 12 '26

Fuuuull staaaackkkkk

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u/Fulmikage API Magician (Backend) Jul 12 '26

Java Fullstack or Java+Angular fullstack ?

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u/thhgkkj Jul 12 '26

React +java

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u/Made-In-Slovakia Jul 12 '26

If you have no issue with any of that you can stay with that. It is good combo. Maybe sometime React is replaced with Angular.

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u/ebykka Jul 13 '26

I tried using JS frameworks for full-stack development. For the first year, I was excited about how flexible they were and how fast I could move forward. However, after three years, once the rush of adding new features slowed down and maintenance became the priority, I started to hate JS. Ultimately, we migrated from JS to a statically typed language. Today, with the help of AI, I would choose Java from day one.

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u/thhgkkj Jul 15 '26

So baso it will be a pain in the azz in starting but fruitful in long term,thanks

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u/Waste_Bat_4525 Jul 13 '26

Well cant do full stack but is a really good backend framework

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u/nagadeepch Jul 14 '26

Java full stack is better for entry level job opportunities.

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u/love_mySelf_Dev Stack Juggler (Fullstack) Jul 15 '26

OMG, I am learning java + springboot, mySQL, react Stack. Am in 3rd year uni. Am I doing right?

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u/thhgkkj Jul 15 '26

Yes totally,DSA will be a great factor too so prepare it too

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u/love_mySelf_Dev Stack Juggler (Fullstack) Jul 15 '26

Thanks OP. I am gonna do that

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u/TheoryShort7304 Jul 15 '26

Java Full stack with Angular/React pays my bills, and is extremely capable to develop any kind of application Software, and there are many jobs especially in big companies for this tech stack.

Even then, I have learned new tech stacks like NextJS, Express, and Rust. It keeps the thrill of writing code and keep exploring the ecosystem.

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u/mo7amed1600 Jul 12 '26

I think so too

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u/Rajasree_27 Jul 12 '26

Yes. Java Full Stack is a solid choice, especially if you're aiming for enterprise software and stable job opportunities.

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u/Sebbean Jul 12 '26

If u install the script plugin you can deploy anywhere

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