I learned java, now what ?

I want to do something other than bukkit plugins and mod, what java can do and what should i do ? Please i need some help here ^^

 

haussik GPA calculators, password hash crackers, games, a useful API. There are a ton of options.

 

haussik Networking is interesting, or game development. You could also check out web development/design although that would require you learning html/css/php/js. You can experiment with java library's such as HtmlUnit and practice interacting with websites and grabbing information.

Another option is to contribute to some Github projects and do some freelance development to build up your portfolio. This would be the smartest thing to do, it will help you a tone in the future. You could also go for a java certification, that will also help a tone later on.

If you're not into the stuff above, try creating your own program. Come out with a unique idea that can help you, as well as getting your name "out there".

Another thing I found fun was browsing the StackOverflow posts, it's good experience and will help you debug your programs later on.

Yet another subject is working with databases, boring I know right? Well, connecting, building tables and what not is huge when applying for jobs, along with web development and software development.

But if you're really just looking for something fun, OpenGL is the way to go! It's not easy, but it is very interesting. The best part is you are building it yourself, not using some pre-built engine like JMonkey. You can build things like minecraft, packman, or first person shooters, if you spend the time to learn and understand all the concepts.

 

jthort Java certifications? Didn't even know this was a thing until now.

 

It's what a lot of freelance developers get most of the time. I mean anyone could say they know java, yet I bet 50% of the devs on here would fail it including myself. It's a way to prove you have experience besides a portfolio, I guess you could say.

It's harder than you think, check out the practice tests

 

jthort I checked it out and there are three of them? http://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/extra/certification/
I could probably pass the first but I am not sure about the second and positive I wouldn't pass the third.

 

That's good, I think it also costs money to take the test, last time I checked it was around a hundred dollars.

 

jthort It's up to $245 now

 

Well. That's unfortunate

 

Skionz jthort Heh, I've taken the first one and can confirm it's not challenging if you know your Java basics I've not yet taken any of the other three, because who likes paying for tests.

 

AdamQpzm I looked at the practice test but I gave up because the formatting was so hard to read
http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=303&p_certName=SQ1Z0_803

 

Skionz Yes! I based the test off of that, maybe it's different? AdamQpzm you took one of the test? How did it go? What were the questions like?

 

Skionz I didn't really look at those practice tests things. If you're looking to do the test, then I'd recommend looking into the software by enthuware. They have practice tests for the same exam, and it's what I used

jthort Yeah, I took the first one, the lower level one. Like I said, it wasn't too challenging assuming you genuinely know the basics of Java.

 

AdamQpzm Whats basic for you, like does it have thread pooling and networking?

 

AdamQpzm I probably won't be taking it for a few years but I am interested. Where did you actually go to take it?
jthort I don't think I saw anything about networking but thread pooling is in the second test I believe. This is what is probably on the first exam
http://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/extra/certification/javase-7-programmer1.html

 

jthort At least everything covered in the relevant documentation, but additionally with some practical experience of using Java.

Skionz They've got test centres all over the place, so you can just take it at the one that's most convenient for you Here's the locator.

 

Okay thanks guys AdamQpzm Skionz

 

Yes, that format tho...

 

if you have learned the Java, then you can make your own scripts instead of plugins, because plugins make the site heavy to browse, and the site does not load quickly and it will decrease the site performance.

 

@rida12 Programs*
More plugins will barely affect performance. There is a reason only 10 or so plugins are on each page.