I came across this question while doing a Google search:
The answer to this question is...
YES!
The demand for Java Developers has never gone down.
Java remains one of the most in-demand programming languages.
The demand for Java will remain high in 2024 (and possibly onwards).
There's this belief that only major companies and banks (such as Goldman Sachs, Citi Bank, JP Morgan, etc.) use Java. But this is far from true.
I had several interviews with early-stage startups having Java as their core programming language.
So no, as much as Java gets a lot of hate, the demand for Java Developers remains high.
According to Talent.com, the average salary for a Java Developer in the U.S. is $117,246.
What Skills Do You Need to Become a Java Developer?
1. Core Java
A Java Developer needs to know about the ins and outs of the programming language.
Conditionals
Loops
Exception handling
Interfaces
Java 8 features (Lambda, Stream API)
String
Collection Framework
Related: Java Interview Questions
2. Object-Oriented Principles
Having a good understanding of how (and why), Java supports object-oriented principles (inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation and abstraction).
3. Spring Boot
Spring Boot is a backend framework written in Java which is essentially made to create REST APIs.
Many companies use this framework to support their backends, making learning the framework worthwhile.
Related: Spring Boot Architecture
4. SQL
SQL stands for Structured Query Language. It's a language used for relational database management systems.
Java Developers are substantially backend developers. Therefore, you will deal with data manipulation, and learning SQL is worth your time.
5. Cloud Computing
I'm yet to find a company that doesn't use a cloud provider.
Knowledge about the cloud is hugely appreciated.
The most popular cloud providers are AWS, Azure and Google Cloud Platform. Knowing any one of these will make you stand out from the crowd.
Conclusion
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