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I am currently working as Java Developer, still young (22 yrs old), having a very good set of Java/Java EE technical skills.
To continuously develop and enhance my technical skills,
what would be the first thing to do (or to focus) and its advantages and disadvantages:
- Get (at least) level 2 certification (java/java ee), or
- Develop and enchance all my java/java ee technical skills and learn new (related) technologies.
Many thanks!
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closed as off-topic by gnat, Joe Strazzere, IDrinkandIKnowThings, Garrison Neely, Jan Doggen Aug 18 '14 at 14:42
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I am currently working as Java Developer, still young (22 yrs old), having a very good set of Java/Java EE technical skills.
To continuously develop and enhance my technical skills,
what would be the first thing to do (or to focus) and its advantages and disadvantages:
- Get (at least) level 2 certification (java/java ee), or
- Develop and enchance all my java/java ee technical skills and learn new (related) technologies.
Many thanks!
software-industry career-development
asked Aug 18 '14 at 2:52
jpr
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closed as off-topic by gnat, Joe Strazzere, IDrinkandIKnowThings, Garrison Neely, Jan Doggen Aug 18 '14 at 14:42
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – gnat, Joe Strazzere, IDrinkandIKnowThings, Garrison Neely, Jan Doggen
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up vote
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I am currently working as Java Developer, still young (22 yrs old), having a very good set of Java/Java EE technical skills.
To continuously develop and enhance my technical skills,
what would be the first thing to do (or to focus) and its advantages and disadvantages:
- Get (at least) level 2 certification (java/java ee), or
- Develop and enchance all my java/java ee technical skills and learn new (related) technologies.
Many thanks!
software-industry career-development
asked Aug 18 '14 at 2:52
jpr
568
I am currently working as Java Developer, still young (22 yrs old), having a very good set of Java/Java EE technical skills.
To continuously develop and enhance my technical skills,
what would be the first thing to do (or to focus) and its advantages and disadvantages:
- Get (at least) level 2 certification (java/java ee), or
- Develop and enchance all my java/java ee technical skills and learn new (related) technologies.
Many thanks!
software-industry career-development
asked Aug 18 '14 at 2:52
jpr
568
edited Aug 18 '14 at 3:10
asked Aug 18 '14 at 2:52
jpr
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asked Aug 18 '14 at 2:52
jpr
568
asked Aug 18 '14 at 2:52
jpr
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568
closed as off-topic by gnat, Joe Strazzere, IDrinkandIKnowThings, Garrison Neely, Jan Doggen Aug 18 '14 at 14:42
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – gnat, Joe Strazzere, IDrinkandIKnowThings, Garrison Neely, Jan Doggen
closed as off-topic by gnat, Joe Strazzere, IDrinkandIKnowThings, Garrison Neely, Jan Doggen Aug 18 '14 at 14:42
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – gnat, Joe Strazzere, IDrinkandIKnowThings, Garrison Neely, Jan Doggen
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It is believed that software engineer's would do great if they develop a T shape knowledge base.
- Depth of the vertical bar in one skill set.
- Breadth of the horizontal bar in developing skills in a wide range of technologies.
If your focus is to develop your technical skills, you should pick a direction to go to. The goal could be a particular position you are interested to be in or expertise you think you like to have. In short I would do the following if I were you.
while(Learning == True)
- Pick a goal say expert in X or a position X which interest you.
- Think of what skill set being X would require
- Chart a plan towards this goal
- Develop the skill
- Self analysis of the skill and review of the list of things you want to be.
Good luck for a bright future.
answered Aug 18 '14 at 7:09
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It is believed that software engineer's would do great if they develop a T shape knowledge base.
- Depth of the vertical bar in one skill set.
- Breadth of the horizontal bar in developing skills in a wide range of technologies.
If your focus is to develop your technical skills, you should pick a direction to go to. The goal could be a particular position you are interested to be in or expertise you think you like to have. In short I would do the following if I were you.
while(Learning == True)
- Pick a goal say expert in X or a position X which interest you.
- Think of what skill set being X would require
- Chart a plan towards this goal
- Develop the skill
- Self analysis of the skill and review of the list of things you want to be.
Good luck for a bright future.
answered Aug 18 '14 at 7:09
watercooler
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up vote
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It is believed that software engineer's would do great if they develop a T shape knowledge base.
- Depth of the vertical bar in one skill set.
- Breadth of the horizontal bar in developing skills in a wide range of technologies.
If your focus is to develop your technical skills, you should pick a direction to go to. The goal could be a particular position you are interested to be in or expertise you think you like to have. In short I would do the following if I were you.
while(Learning == True)
- Pick a goal say expert in X or a position X which interest you.
- Think of what skill set being X would require
- Chart a plan towards this goal
- Develop the skill
- Self analysis of the skill and review of the list of things you want to be.
Good luck for a bright future.
answered Aug 18 '14 at 7:09
watercooler
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up vote
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up vote
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It is believed that software engineer's would do great if they develop a T shape knowledge base.
- Depth of the vertical bar in one skill set.
- Breadth of the horizontal bar in developing skills in a wide range of technologies.
If your focus is to develop your technical skills, you should pick a direction to go to. The goal could be a particular position you are interested to be in or expertise you think you like to have. In short I would do the following if I were you.
while(Learning == True)
- Pick a goal say expert in X or a position X which interest you.
- Think of what skill set being X would require
- Chart a plan towards this goal
- Develop the skill
- Self analysis of the skill and review of the list of things you want to be.
Good luck for a bright future.
answered Aug 18 '14 at 7:09
watercooler
2,34911022
It is believed that software engineer's would do great if they develop a T shape knowledge base.
- Depth of the vertical bar in one skill set.
- Breadth of the horizontal bar in developing skills in a wide range of technologies.
If your focus is to develop your technical skills, you should pick a direction to go to. The goal could be a particular position you are interested to be in or expertise you think you like to have. In short I would do the following if I were you.
while(Learning == True)
- Pick a goal say expert in X or a position X which interest you.
- Think of what skill set being X would require
- Chart a plan towards this goal
- Develop the skill
- Self analysis of the skill and review of the list of things you want to be.
Good luck for a bright future.
answered Aug 18 '14 at 7:09
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answered Aug 18 '14 at 7:09
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answered Aug 18 '14 at 7:09
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answered Aug 18 '14 at 7:09
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