venkatdabri Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) Hello,I have 16 years of experience in Java/J2EE. I also have working knowledge of other languages like Python, Scala etc. Recently a recruiter came up with a position in a company that is doing very well however 90% of the work will be in PHP. I was wondering as to is it a good career move to go from Java to PHP? Most of the internet posts seems to suggesting that developers want to move from PHP to Java . Edited January 11, 2016 by venkatdabri Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/300273-moving-from-java-to-php-a-good-career-move/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy_Funster Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Being honest, I think it depends on location as much as anything else. In the UK at least .NET and asp jobs are far more prevalent than PHP. Java isn't something I would lose touch with at this point in time, with the IoT starting to flesh out it's a strong contender, along with Python and RoR, for keeping costs minimal for cheap functional devices. PHP is worth learning in addition to Java, as there is quite a bit of contract work going about for it and it's something that's not going away any time soon. With a strong Java background you should find it a quick language to pick up, once you burst through the syntax barrier. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/300273-moving-from-java-to-php-a-good-career-move/#findComment-1529442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
requinix Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Why not both? Focus on Java but learn PHP too. Maybe more languages. Diversify your skills. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/300273-moving-from-java-to-php-a-good-career-move/#findComment-1529458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefany93 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Why not both? Focus on Java but learn PHP too. Maybe more languages. Diversify your skills. +1. The more languages you know, the more valuable you will be. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/300273-moving-from-java-to-php-a-good-career-move/#findComment-1530140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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