Learn Java in 2026

Hey I am a computer science graduate.... From a tier 3 college (2023 graduate) I have learnt core java but I don't know how to proceed ahead? What should be my next step.... I am working in Non it from past 2 years.... I do learn algos and stuff... I understand and write basic code... I am admiring to be a good software engineer.... It love building apps..... I do not have much knowledge on React/Angular Java is my thing. I want to learn and switch my domain..... Please give me a roadmap or career suggestions and from where I can learn...... I have studied Head First java and learnt whatever knowledge I have now...... I know this is not enough.... !! Also suggest what technology should i master along with Java.... so that I can get a good job..... ! Any input will be helpful... Thanks

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procrastinatewhynot

When I graduated I didn’t know anything about springboot and react or angular. I learned this in my internship and my first job. Is there a way you can get an internship ?

hailoharazuma

Don't want to be that guy but is there any position intern or otherwise available at your work place? I have experience with Node and AWS.

It's very rough out there.

Relative-Waltz-2542 [OP]

I have passed the age of internship, it's very hard for me to find one... But I can learn... I love to read..But the problem is I am not sure what to read there are plenty of options and everything is being to develop a lot of real world things so what should I choose?

Cholavez

Im currently looking for work but I was a Java Developer. Here's what ive learned since unemployment.

Learn JavaEE (or whatever people call it), Spring Framework, Angular, Javascript, etc.

Make apps and put them in a portfolio. A website even. People need to see that you can do the work.

Since you're already doing these according to your post, I think you can try applying for Java Developer roles and looking at what employers are looking for. You might find skills that you dont have and can work on.

Relative-Waltz-2542 [OP]

That is my questions.... What are employers looking for there are so many technologies available... I don't know what to choose what to learn, I have learnt a devops, have completed 3 cloud certifications thinking that IT entry point will be a devops role, I failed.... I have got interview calls but people are asking industrial experience.....So now I am looking for a java dev entry role what skills should I be having according to today's hiring trend?

net_ramblings

sigh...