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Am I wasting my time learning Java?

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selfteachingnoob
selfteachingnoob Original post #1
Nov 30, 2006 at 4:17 AM
Hey all, great forum =)

I'm an It support technician and I'm teaching myself programming,hoping to get into game development in the next few years.

I heard from several people that java is the new C++ and that it's the best bet at the moment to get into the industry but most gaming sites I go to recommend C++.

Is this just because java is a (relatively) new language and most people in games programming at the moment did so through C++, or is Java really just for making low memory games for phones and blackberrys?
techtronic
Nov 30, 2006 at 6:35 AM
C++ Rules PC/Console Gaming Industry
Java Rules Mobile Gaming Industry
soham
soham #3
Nov 30, 2006 at 8:01 AM
Wrong Section.
wizrulz
wizrulz #4
Nov 30, 2006 at 10:35 AM
techtronic said:
C++ Rules PC/Console Gaming Industry
Java Rules Mobile Gaming Industry

THIS IS TRUE.....