The Hottest Programming Language

[coolbeanbob]

I am relatively new to programming. Today I met with a headhunter. Without asking the question, this person told me that java was where it's at. I was surprised to hear this. I know java is widely used, but it seems like there are plenty of opportunities with C++ and .net, among the other languages.

[Rashakil Fol]

As if a headhunter would know anything about anything.

[jwenting]

Java is where it's at, if you're a headhunter contracting to find developers for the enterprise systems of major corporations (which is where most headhunters place their candidates).

[ChrisHunter]

Alot of places in the UK seem to be mostly looking for C#, Java, C++ and php developers and SQL too.

[Azmah]

Look for what industry you wish to work in and see what they want. What are you interested in?

[timetraveller92]

Basically you can learn any language and come up in the industry. A hardcore techie would know that its not the language that's important. After all language is a way to tell the computer to do stuff. Learn one language thoroughly and you'll understand what I mean

[Azmah]

timetravellers92 makes an excellent point ;)

[jwenting]

indeed. After working with Java non-stop since 1997 I've been working in Unix shell scripting and C++ since november last year and hopefully will be until the end of next year (depending on budget and changing policies at the customer).