Java Programmer Career Guide and Counseling

Question: What would be the best online university to become a Java programmer??? I am currently a software programmer, but I am wanting a bachelor's degree majoring in Java programming. I want to be able to get this online. What would be the best one?

Answer: There are quite a few online universities and distance learning universities that offer a Java Programming degree. One of the more famous ones is "University of Phoenix" (http://www.phoenix.edu/) which has an actual campus and an online program as well. You can check out many others at the provided link.

Question: what is the best way to work as a Java Programmer? I'm Sun Certified Java Praogrammer for Java2 Platform JDK1.3 with score of 84% on October 2001 I'm an Automatic Control Engineer but i'd like to work as a Java Programmer.

Answer: Apply for a Job online at Monster.com, Dice.com or Hotjobs.com. If getting hands on experience is the issue, get yourself involved in an open source project. You will learn more than you can contribute. :)

Question: what are the best books for sun certified java associate and sun certified java programmer exams? I want to prepare for the java associate, java programmer and java developer exams (sun certification). Please let me know what books to read. Thanks

Answer: check amazon

Question: How big of demand is it for Java programmer? Well, the question is just that. I am planning on going to school for Java programing, and when I get out of school will I be able to find a job rather quickly, or is it going to be hard to find one? Another question that I'm also wondering how much Java programers get paid.

Answer: first of, you will need to explore other languages other than just JAVA. Most game developers (if that is what your into) write their own language before they start making the game. The average wage for a programmer with out experience is $46,047. Keep in mind that the number is an average in the united states. the job market for programmers is still flourishing. The computer industry saw a rise in the demand for talented computer programmers to form the backbone for every industry. from making websites, to programing machinery, there has always been a need for an IT guy. i would suggest for you to go to college, and explore the field. DON'T LIMIT YOUR SELF WITH JUST JAVA. explore, learn, live, and enjoy.

Question: How to get a java programmer freelancer in Bangalore for a small project? This is a really small project. Simulation of a broadcast algorithm for networks in java. Need to do it quickly. Also, how to check their genuinity? Like - completion in time,where they work,charges,payment etc. What questions to ask?

Answer: Try posting on one of these job sites: Elance: http://www.elance.com Guru: http://www.guru.com GetAFreelancer: http://www.getafreelancer.com RentACoder.com: http://www.rentacoder.com Scriptlance: http://www.scriptlance.com GetACoder.com: http://www.getacoder.com Hope that helps.

Question: As a beginner Java programmer, do you have any ideas of what programs I should create? I took a course on C++, so I pretty much know the syntax of Java. However, I want to program things that require OOP so that I can get some experience with that.If possible, please provide multiple ideas that will keep me busy for a while.

Answer: Graphic user interface projects are a good start, because they're difficult in C, but not too tricky in Java. You start by using a lot of pre-built objects, but you are also constantly creating your own subclasses, so you get to experience inheritance and polymorphism. GUI objects are also visible, so they're much easier to get your head around than abstract data objects. The other great place to work with OOP is games. Arcade games really lend themselves to the OOP paradigm. Each sprite is usually an object, and most of the event handlers are objects. Good luck!

Question: How much is the industry market rate for a mid-level java programmer? The Job Description is as follows: Java Developer needed to work on ecommerce project for an on-line retail. This candidate should have experience with SOA (Service Oriented Architecture) or web services. Responsible for creating and running automated Load tests. Any experience with Image processing would be a plus.

Answer: In any metropolitan area of the US you can expect to earn between 65 and 75k a year for a job like that. This is on par with going rates for java developers in Seattle Washington and San Jose California. You can expect anywhere from 58-65k for beginner level developers looking to do that job description you have mentioned. Hope this helps!

Question: Is studying to be a Sun Certified Java Programmer worth while?? I've been looking into doing a BSc in Computin with the Open University (which is a Java based course) in order to become a programmer. Someone suggest to me that it might be easier just to do the SCJP online course with Sun. While it's easier and cheaper to go down the Sun route, is it a worth while qualification in terms of employment??? Or should I spend the extra time and money to get another degree??? Any advice would be extremely welcome.

Answer: getting java certification gives you an edge over other becoz that certificate is globally knowned you should go for sun tutorials for java certification

Question: Is the Java Programmer Certification enough for a job? I am ready to take the SCJP 6.0 exam. Now since I have no degree. Will I be able to find even an entry level job doing Java Programming? Or am I just wasting my time reading 2 books to get certified to retrain myself on this stuff?

Answer: It really depends on the specific job you're applying for. Check to see what they require. Entry level typically means *no experience* and are found typically with the minimum of a degree of some sort. That said, the SCJP is no doubt a good exam to be attempting- it's one of the toughest out there and will no doubt get tougher should you decide to go up the Sun ladder of certifications. It's a highly respected exam and will definitely be an asset on your resume. However, between someone with a degree(but no SCJP) and someone with no degree(but has a SCJP), the recruiter is likely to consider the person with the degree first. Certifications are meant to make you stand out amongst the applicants. It's usually not the deciding the factor but it definitely helps- if it's enough to get you the interview, you will then be in charge of aceing the interview. What they're good for, as mentioned, is say between two applicants that have degrees- but only one has a certification, the person with the certification(all other things being equal), will usually be considered first. It's definitely *not* a waste of time though- provided you pass it. :) You just may find a shop that will take you regardless of any degree. Hope this helps. Good luck! -Capt

Question: How long do you need to study for the Java programmer certification exam? I have a lot of Java programming experience.

Answer: *programmer* one is just a lot of picky stuff like knowing the differnece between (++i) and (i++). it is knowing the language inside and out. if you already have a lot of java experience, it will be like the other poster said 2 weeks. don't think you know everything, i learned a lot! also it does cover javadoc. also do the developer cert. that one you have to do a programming assignment. that one can be done in up to a month if you have a job, 1 week if you don't have a job. like i found out that "_" is a valid variable name in java, so i can write int[] $[] = getMoneyArray(); for (int _=0; i<$[0].length, _++) { System.out.println( $[0][_]-- ); } if you understand my above code, you too can be a certified programmer! (and if you wanna piss off your boss, you can write code like that, hehehe)

Question: What is a Core Java Programmer? Is a Core Java programmer someone who just programs Java, no other language?

Answer: Core Java has to do with the basic package of Java objects that are typically used for general desktop applications. These objects come in the 'Standard Edition' of Java. So if you are a core java programmer, you would program such :) UPDATE: Also, if you really want to be hired and paid very well, learn some other languages too. Once you know the fundamentals of one, it is very easy to pick up the other languages. Great paying jobs out there for people who know a couple languages.

Question: What is the minimum salary package fresh java programmer gets in india? * i would like to know what is the average salary a fresher in the field of java programming can get in india being a B.E. ( IT) from nominal college.

Answer: 2 lakh-6 lakh per annum

Question: details on signing up for a Sun Certified Java Programmer certifcation exam? Somebody said it's relatively straightforward. You go online, find testing centers that administer it, and just pay and order the exam time slot online and show up. Is there anything else I'm missing or should be aware of?

Answer: There are several free test also available oninternet and use should practice with them and then write the test. There are great help in passing the test. The test regiteration is available at Sun Microsystems website: http://www.sun.com/training/certification/java/scjp.xml

Question: what are the prerequisites for doing a Sun Certified java Programmer certification? are v supposed to take up some course or can we directly take up the exam.what are the procedures involved in applying for the exams.if i can just directly take up the exams ,then what materials should i refer to?will i be given some materials?

Answer: There are no prerequisites for SCJP. U can register from sun site or at any prometric test center. It is wiser to register after u have completed ur prep. There are only 2 books u need to read but u must read very carefully and hard. Further u must practice the exams strictly adhering to the suggestions of the books. Presently I'm preparing for SCJP and I need a study partners who is very very determined to through SCJP in one sitting scoring more than 90%. Mail me if u like and think urself appropriate with ur mail Id.

Question: do you have to be good at math to be a java programmer? does java programming calls for arithmetic or mathematical skills? can you elaborate on what type of "math" skills is needed? algebra or just middle school level math?

Answer: Yes and no ... Being able to solve math problems goes hand in hand with being able to solve programming problems. But having specifics math skills in order to be a good Java programmer ... probabaly not (unless of course you're writing a math-based Java application). Interestingly enough, I read an article a while back that indicated that indicated that having good math skills was one of the top 10 attributes of a good programmer (it was listed at number 6). Here's a link to the article: http://programmingmatters.com/2007/02/05/the-top-10-attributes-of-a-great-programmer/

Question: How do i become a Java programmer or learn C++? What do i need to take the steps to learn either of those,i'm undecided which one yet,but i'm looking to change career direction.

Answer: I started with C++ but it was not easy. People will try to persuade you to turn against C++ because they don't get it - but stick with it and you will master a powerful, efficient and very useful language. Java is generally easier but there's some limitations and it doesn't run as fast as C++ making it unsuitable for, say making modern computer games and running complex algorithms. If you really struggle with C++ though I suggest you check out C#. It's as easy to use as Java, but can interact with C++ programs through dll files (you will learn about those in time) and it's probably the best language to use for general windows application programming. It's also much faster than Java, although still not quite as fast as C++. Learning to program is very difficult but once you learn some of the basics, things get gradually easier until it becomes a breeze. It took me about 4 years to really get to grips with C++ 100%. Now it's easy! I would advice against learning Basic style languages that don't look like C++, Java or C# at first because once you go down that route it might be difficult to switch - although it depends on what kind of things you want to program I guess. C++ is the language of choice for most software engineering though, especially games.