Become a Top Java Developer

Java is a popular programming language that developers use to create web or mobile based applications. Developed by James Gosling of Sun Microsystems in 1995, the popularity of Java over the years has increased a lot. This is mainly because Java language offers simple, object-oriented solutions to developers. Today you can easily become a Java programmer. Here is how you can become a famous Java developer.

Steps

  1. Learn Java programming in detail. Install Java programming software in your computer to practice. You can install the Java Development Kit, an excellent set of programming tools for writing, debugging and running Java for beginners. This kit can be download from the Sun website for free.
  2. To become a popular Java programmer, it isn't enough to just know Java. You need to have some knowledge about other programming languages too. Learn one or two scripting languages, like Perl or Python or Ruby. This will help you in broadening your skills.
  3. Try to get familiar with one or two configuration management system. This will help in making a good application based on Java language.
  4. Also learn to use an integrated development environment (IDE), such as IntelliJ or Eclipse. This will help you code faster with features such as Auto Completion and Refactoring.
  5. For a Java developer, it is also very important for them to have knowledge about web and database technologies. Hence, learn about JDBC, Java servlets, JMS, and JavaMail.
  6. To upgrade your knowledge go through Sun's free Java tutorial on their website. These tutorials cover from very basic to specialized trials and lessons related to Java technology.
  7. Always refer to some good Java programming book like "Sam's Teach Yourself Java 2 in 24 Hours, Third Edition". By reading these books you will be more confidence in writing your own Java programs.
  8. Practice writing code. Study code from other programmers and ask them questions about their coding strategy.
  9. Keep yourself updated about the latest Java technologies by joining some good forum and subscribing to newsletters.
  10. Ask for help. Don't be afraid to ask online for help if you get genuinely stuck. No question is too stupid if you've made a genuine attempt to solve it yourself! A popular Q&A site is Stack Overflow, with 2,700,000 registered users and over 7,100,000 questions.[1][2]

Tips

  • Practice coding as much as possible
  • Always keep yourself updated about the latest happenings in the Java technology.
  • Meet developers like you and interact with them to know about their viewpoint related to your codes
  • For any conferences, try to register on time before seats get filled.

Things You'll Need

  • Knowledge of Java application
  • Java Development Kit
  • Latest Java and Java EE platform applications
  • Knowledge of scripting languages, like Perl or Python or Ruby.
  • Knowledge of interactive development environment (IDE), such as Eclipse or NetBeans.
  • Java Books

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Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ http://stackoverflow.com/users
  2. ↑ http://stackoverflow.com/questions
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