Is learning Java worth in 2023?
Is learning Java worth in 2023?
Java is one of the top programming languages. Should you learn Java? Is Java even relevant in 2023? Is learning Java worth in 2023? In this video, I consider various factors and provide my opinion on whether it is worth learning Java in 2023.
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0.9 -> Hello everyone! Welcome to
Seshagopal's Tech Central.
4.5 -> Today's topic is, "is
learning Java worth in 2023?"
8.16 -> For such questions in tech industry, I prefer
to consider various factors like pros and cons
14.58 -> of the programming language, usage, current
market sentiment and the reason for learning
19.74 -> a new programming language.
Brief introduction to Java
22.98 -> Java is an object-oriented programming language
that is used to develop web applications,
28.2 -> enterprise applications, mobile applications,
games and much more. Since its first stable
34.32 -> version release in 1996, it has remained one of
the popular programming languages among companies
40.62 -> and developers. Java was originally developed
by James Gosling at Sun microsystem. In the
47.88 -> present-day, Oracle supplies the Java platform.
The views shared in this video are only personal
52.92 -> opinion. The video does not intend to
hurt anyone's sentiment. Some of the
56.7 -> information are gathered from various
sources on the internet which might not
59.28 -> be 100% accurate hence recommend discretion.
Let's take a look at the pros and cons of Java.
64.8 -> First, Pros of Java
Simple, high-level language
68.58 -> Java is a high-level programming language that is
human readable language. It is easy to learn and
76.14 -> understand. The syntax is straight-forward, easy
to learn, write, maintain and debug. Less complex
82.56 -> compared to languages like C, C plus plus.
Object Oriented Programming
87.54 -> Java is an Object Oriented Programming language.
Object oriented programming simplifies software
92.94 -> development and maintenance. OOPs concepts
helps us to resolve real world problems,
99.78 -> enhance features, write flexible,
efficient and reusable code.
106.62 -> Platform independent
The compiled code, that is the byte code of java
111.9 -> is platform independent and can run on any machine
irrespective of operating system and hardware.
119.52 -> Write Once Run Everywhere.
Secured
122.7 -> Java reduces threats and risks. With the help
of managed security we can define the access
129.54 -> rules for classes. It avoids explicit
use of pointers thus prevents attacks.
137.82 -> More than one thread can run at the same time.
Multi-threading helps us to improve the efficiency
144.48 -> and the performance of the application. It
facilitates ability to create distributed
150.24 -> applications.
Cons of Java
152.88 -> Poor Performance
Java is memory consuming
156.6 -> and significantly slower than native languages.
Some of the new age language based application
162 -> delivers better performance than Java. While
memory management with garbage collectors
167.94 -> are shown as advantage, it also hampers the
performance adversely if not handled properly.
173.64 -> Poor GUI
Considerably
175.68 -> backwards when it comes to GUI. While there are
some frameworks like swing, SWT, JSF, etc were
183.06 -> created in a view to improve GUI, these frameworks
never gained the popularity due to its complexity,
190.26 -> ineffectiveness and the poor performance.
Commercialized license
194.64 -> In 2019, Oracle commercialized Java by applying
a fee for Java application that uses version 11
202.62 -> and above. While development environment is
still free for use, any production or live
208.56 -> Java application must pay a fee. Prior to this,
Java was an open source and free of any cost.
215.58 -> Let's take a look at the usage
Based on various web usage statistics
219.66 -> that are available on the internet, Java is still
one of the most popularly used language. Java is
227.1 -> used in approximately four to six percentage of
all websites. Approximately 30 to 40 percentage of
233.34 -> developers across the world use Java. Java is one
of the top 10 programming languages among usage,
240 -> applications and developers across numerous
surveys if not all surveys. Some significant
246.42 -> top companies that use Java are Microsoft,
LinkedIn, PayPal, Netflix, Uber, etc.
251.76 -> Current market sentiment
If we look at sector wise,
255.36 -> Java is used in almost every sector. There is
still a huge job market for Java across the world.
261.18 -> After the rise in popularity of JS libraries such
as react, angular with node JS, other programming
267.06 -> languages such as python, a section of people that
Java might become irrelevant soon. It was said
274.44 -> that Java won't be one of the top 10 preferred
language after 2020. But, Java stood it's test
281.64 -> and still remains most preferred among companies
and developers. Approximately hundred thousand to
288.54 -> hundred and fifty thousand companies reportedly
use Java in their Tech stack across the globe.
294.24 -> Approximately 55 to 60 percentage
market share of Java clients in U.S.
299.82 -> Reasons for learning Java in 2023
It is simple, easy to learn. As it
305.28 -> is a high level language with simple syntax,
it is very easy to learn. Oracle currently
309.72 -> supplies Java platform which makes it reliable.
There is a huge community of people available
315.3 -> for Java. In case of any queries, we can find
optimal answer through various popular websites
322.02 -> such as Stack Overflow. Java with spring MVC and
spring boot is one of the popular and preferred
328.38 -> frameworks for web and enterprise applications.
There are numerous supporting open-source Java
334.44 -> libraries that can make implementation simple
and efficient. There is something new to learn
341.52 -> with every new version of java. With a huge
number of available libraries, the learning
346.44 -> experience is steep and the helps in career
growth. With enterprise application development,
351.18 -> various supporting libraries one can always
stay relevant and have quick growth in career.
357.3 -> Considering more than hundred thousand companies
still use Java, there is a big job market. One
363.24 -> can get a decent pay just as a beginner in Java.
There exists plenty of websites, software programs
369 -> and application that won't work without java or
impossible to replace with any other programming
374.04 -> language at the moment. Government services,
high-risk industries, investments and banking
379.26 -> systems extensively use Java for its security
and reliability. These are some of the major
384.72 -> reasons why Java is still at its peak. if you are
a fresher or new to coding learning Java is highly
391.2 -> recommended. Considering usage, current market
share, popularity and opportunities, Java is
398.1 -> very much relevant in 2023 and I believe it will
be relevant for at least another 10 years. To the
405.84 -> question, whether Java is worth learning in 2023?
Yes, absolutely. Thanks for watching this video!
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_ORGrQhluY