How to Become a Java Programmer

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One of the most common and famous programming languages is Java, which was developed by James Gosling of Sun. The Java programming and platform was developed in late nineties, but today the demand of Java jobs have increased immensely. Today, the internet is being used by a wide base and one can easily learn about Java over the internet and prepare to become a Java Programmer, which is a prolific position in this platform. One can learn Java online by various means as there are several tutorials and documentations available on the web. The java programming language is very well designed to develop effective web base applications and have lots of advantages over all the other languages like C++. Here are some vital steps that will help you to become a Java Programmer.

•    The first step towards becoming a Java programmer is to have compiler, which means a program that converts the Java source program into byte codes. Earlier the options were less but now with the advanced technology, you have numerous options available today.

•    You have to install the Java programming software. The most common and easily found kit is the Java development kit, which is an ideal kit for the beginners. It has everything from the program writing skills, debugging tools and running the Java, which makes it the essential tool for the beginner. Java development kit is free to download from the Sun website. If you want to go for more advanced technology, you can opt for the Java C compiler by which you can never go wrong and you can easily find it on Sun Java standard edition.



•    After installation of kit you can go through their websites and tutorials on their websites. They have tutorials ranging from the basics for the beginners to advanced technology for the experienced Java Programmers. If you don't understand anything you can easily refer to their documentation for your reference.

•    Try to buy some books on Java learning. You can easily find used books in libraries, online auctions, or booksellers at very low prices. In fact, you might have the API documentations, articles and trouble shooting tips, which are usually available to you, but a book can give you a more convenient feeling as you can take that reference from them anywhere whether sitting in the coffee shop or before going to bed. With the help of a book you can easily follow the instructions and gain the confidence to write your own Java programs.

•    Taking the Java classes is the best option as they are easily available online at your convince. If you want to join a university or technical college you can easily contact them. A computer science degree adds value and make it easy for you to understand Java programming but it's not compulsory. There are many employers who are looking for specific educational programs with Java programing positions.

•    After you have mastered the basics, you can start writing your own Java programs that will give you more confidence or you can also join the open source movement and can work together with other people.

•    Try to keep your code organized so that you can easily add comments for easy reading, remembering and updating.

A Java Programmer makes a salary of around $77,000 per year on an average. There are tremendous job opportunities for the right candidate.
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