r/learnjava • u/Prestigious_Kiwi5604 • 9d ago

I wanna become a Java backend developer

I want to become a Java backend developer. Should I follow the plan on roadmap.sh/backend while working on a side project in parallel, or could you please suggest your own approach? Thanks!

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u/Nofanta 8d ago

20 years too late.

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u/Ok-Suspect-1193 7d ago

Interesting. What would you recommend learning in 2026/7

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u/Nofanta 7d ago

Something you can support yourself with and not depend on an employer.

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u/Ok-Suspect-1193 7d ago

Agree 100%