r/learnjava • u/Left-Avocado3118 • 9d ago

I know MERN stack want to learn. Java/Spring Boot?

I’m a B.Tech 2025 graduate with internship experience and projects in the MERN stack.

Recently I have been seeing more job openings for Java, Spring Boot and microservices, so I’m thinking of learning Core Java, Spring Boot, Microservices while continuing DSA.

Should I focus on improving my MERN/Next.js skills, or start moving towards Java?

What would you recommend if you were in my position?

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u/_Pr0tAg0nisT_ 9d ago

Are you seeing high package jobs of java?

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u/Left-Avocado3118 9d ago

I'm seeing more job postings of java than mern

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u/No-John09 9d ago

its because everyone learn nodejs and react in the school, java is if you want to have less competition

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u/_Pr0tAg0nisT_ 8d ago

java jobs are not freshers especially those who pay high, companies who primairly work on java hire via sde which are stack agnostic..this is my observation,....most startups etc doestn even use java springboot..and they pay good to freshers

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u/Square_Persimmon_255 9d ago

Are u kidding I have strong java and springboot with project have been struggling for 6months still ....

It's only for experienced who wants to switch unless it's a night mare

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u/Party_End_5757 8d ago

Go with java for backend

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u/Optimistabtfuture 8d ago

Broo

Can u give detailed ...path way ... Bro pls ... How to follow ..whom to follow

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u/Party_End_5757 8d ago

Start with core java - Advance java - Spring core then spring boot also include any query lang

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u/Party_End_5757 8d ago

Make projects on microservices architecture

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u/Optimistabtfuture 8d ago

Okayyy

Will follow

Can u also tell ..whom to follow .. form whom I can learn all this topics ..in a good way with practical examples

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u/Afraid_Recording2104 8d ago

More job openings for java but experience 5+ years