Ask HN: Career in J2EE or Android?

by rohan1024 on 10/12/2015, 7:10 PM with 6 comments
  • by trustfundbaby on 10/12/2015, 7:12 PM

    Android.

    A seismic shift is happening, web app work now primarily consists of api or infrastructure work, and not as much user experience as ... say just 3-5 years ago

    Web apps will still be around but everything will be mobile-first or mobile-only in just a few years ... get ahead of the tidal wave.

  • by janbernhart on 10/15/2015, 7:03 AM

    Do what you like most. In both technologies you can have a great career (if you're good). In the end, doing what you like is most important.

  • by 27182818284 on 10/12/2015, 7:58 PM

    I'd vote for Android as well. It is backed by Google, there is a demand (I'm even seeing universities looking for Android developers these days) and it could put you close to the next big thing (e.g., wearables or whatever)

  • by newdaynewuser on 10/13/2015, 4:30 AM

    J2EE if you want to work in big corp and get paid a lot for mind numbing boring tasks.

  • by elwell on 10/13/2015, 2:48 AM

    Clojure?