Hi all,

I am new around here.

Currently I am in university where we mainly use Java. I also know the basics of a few other languages,such as, python, c# and c++.

Here is my question:

Should I stick to Java since it is the language I known best for game development learning and also benefit to increase my Java knowledge or should I move to c++ or c# for better prospect for a job in software development or game development?

Thanks in advance.

Kay

Should I stick to Java since it is the language I known best for game development learning and also benefit to increase my Java knowledge or should I move to c++ or c# for better prospect for a job in software development or game development?

What are your long term goals?

To make Java games?

Or something more?

Anything not on the critical path to a goal is technically a waste of time from the point of view of simply reaching the goal as efficiently as possible.

Should I stick to Java since it is the language I known best for game development learning and also benefit to increase my Java knowledge or should I move to c++ or c# for better prospect for a job in software development or game development?

Thanks for your reply.

I believe I will want something more but I also do not want to better prospect for a job in software development or game development?

What are your long term goals?

To make Java games?

Or something more?

Anything not on the critical path to a goal is technically a waste of time from the point of view of simply reaching the goal as efficiently as possible.

I guess I want something more, such as work in the industry or simply be an indie developer but also I do not want to discard the possibility that I might have to do non-game development.

Meanwhile, I've looked at SFML which seems to have c++ and also some .net bindings at a previous version than 2.4, is that a good path to take were I can use both languages or should I focus on C++ for games and shift to .net for application/web development?

Thanks

Kay

Java is a commonly used programming language in the non-gamedev software industry (speaking from experience).

.Net also is.

When it coming to games there are quite some variables:

- is it just for fun to create a game, you can go for Unity with C# for example

- do you want to specialize in tech go a bit more low level, learn C++

(which still is the industry level standard for 'tech', on a higher level also in games scripting languages are used, like LUA or Python)

It all depends on what you want to achieve (like said above).

And ofcourse, welcome :)

There is no harm in getting to learn all 3 languages, it will benefit a lot you as a developer to do so. That's what @frob (a strong pillar in this community) always advice: strive to learn at least one more language every 18 months or so

Having said that, which language do you give top priority for now, considering your immediate needs?: here is where you need to follow @[member='cozzie']'s advice

I suggest about one a year, but that works too.

Languages come and go, so learn quite a few. Currently professional game developers are expected to be reasonably fluent in C++, Java, C#, JavaScript + HTML, and less-frequently Python. Additionally SQL, shell scripts and batch files, Lua, and other languages are used.

If you're already comfortable with Java, I'd move on to C++. It is far more dangerous as it expects you to know what you are doing at all times, and teaches a few more things about the underlying systems. Moving from Java to C# won't have you learning as much.

I decided to go with C++ for gamedev and continue to use Java for other non game stuff. I was also thinking that I can replicate in Java the simple games that I create using c++

Thank you all for the help.

I am sure I will have more questions in the future and hopefully I can also share some knowledge down the road.

Kay