Re: Value of Java

[Dan <dbcerpg@xxxxxxxxx>]

I noticed that Mr. Eckel advises that a basic understanding of C syntax
is recommended before jumping in to his ebook.  Did you have this
background before you started, Mark?

Also, to the original poster, while I can't say how Java could benefit
your company (because you don't provide enough information about what
it is that brought about the question in the first place), I will say
that I've noticed that AS/400 P/A's that have working Java experience
are in better demand right now than those that don't have Java
experience.  Pretty nice pay jump, too, from what I've heard from a
recruiter.  If your company opts to jump on the Java bandwagon, I
believe you would be wise to jump on as well.

- Dan

--- MWalter@hanoverwire.com wrote:
>
> John,
>
> We too are a small Mapics shop. Learning java may not help you in
> your
> production environment but, it may change the way you look at
> development.
> Since learning java, BTW I am no expert, I feel that my RPG code has
> become
> much more robust. I think it's the OO thing, not just Java. Before
> setting
> out to learn java, download the book Thinking in Java by Bruce Eckel.
> The
> URL is WWW.BRUCEECKEL.COM. For me, it was very enlightening.


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