I've always wanted to master Java because it's widely used in established companies. However, I keep seeing a lot of codes and projects involving JavaScript, especially with frameworks like React Native, and it's clearly popular among developers around me.
Right now, I'm enrolled in a Java course to deepen my understanding of it, while simultaneously working on a project using JavaScript with Node/Express. I'm wondering if learning both languages at the same time is feasible. What do you all think? Are there advantages or downsides to this approach?
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Absolutely, you can learn both languages together! There's actually a lot of overlap, especially when using React Native, which has some Java components behind the scenes. So go for it! Just be prepared that they have different styles and they’re fundamentally distinct in how they’re structured.
Of course you can! In many computer science programs, students often take multiple classes in different languages at the same time. You’ll discover many similar concepts since both Java and JavaScript share a C-style syntax. It’ll assist you in understanding the differences too if you ask AI questions like, "How do I do X in Java if I do it in JavaScript?"
Well, technically you can do it, but it’s not optimal. They’re quite different from each other, so don’t expect an easy ride. Learning Rust and JavaScript at the same time would be a similar challenge. Just be ready for some cognitive overload!
Yeah, maybe I should rephrase my question! What I meant was whether it’s a smart learning strategy.
Haha, you got me there! I'm coding in React Native right now, but I haven't noticed any Java functions yet. Guess I'll find out soon!