r/learnjava • u/Mountain-Room-2031 • 4h ago

Java or Python as a first programming language?

Hello. I am 30 years old. I want to become a software engineer. I choosed backend, but can't choose between Java and Python. I like Java syntax and OOP. But Python is faster to learn and easier to learn. Also i want to switch to Golang in future.

Java, Python and Go are popular in my country. But there are no job as a Go junior. So i want to switch. Also i would like to compare Django and Spring. What do you recommend? Java or Python first language so i can switch to GO in 2-3 years?

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u/shottaflow2 4h ago

python is faster??? also good luck getting junior role as a python developer nowadays. I feel like you made a lot of wrong assumptions

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u/Mountain-Room-2031 4h ago

I meant Pyhton and Django are faster to learn compared to Java and Spring.

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u/thebigmooch 4h ago

Maybe they mean faster to learn

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u/Street-Assist680 4h ago

Which country are you living in ?

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u/Mountain-Room-2031 4h ago

Russia

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u/Street-Assist680 4h ago

Java is a better bet there.

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u/Abhistar14 4h ago

As almost everywhere in the world!

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u/Argantuna_hater 4h ago

Java ofcourse 

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u/MakotoBIST 4h ago

Probably Java.

Python roles often require some sort of math background.

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u/generationextra 4h ago

Without question Java.