Top Java Skills to Learn in 2021

Java is a vast concept and with time it has advanced tremendously. If you are a Java developer and want to improve your skills and learn more advanced Java courses to achieve a higher post in your current organization, then read on. We at SCP Academy being a leading Java training Cyprus institute have brought you a list of things that a Java programmer must learn in 2021. Check these out:

DevOps

DevOps is huge and there are a lot of tools and principles that you need to learn. Although it seems overwhelming but if you are an experienced Java programmer who is passionate about managing the environment, automation and enhancing overall structure, then becoming a DevOps Engineer isn’t that tough! So start learning! You can also follow relevant online resources for the same.

Java 9-15

If you have been learning Java 8 for quite a some time then upgrade your learning with new features of Java 9, Java 10, Java 11 in 2021. However, that does not imply that you should ignore Java 8 completely! Keep tabs on it as well. Java 9 comes with several things in terms of modules, Jigsaw, Reactive Streams, Process API, HTTP2 client, JShell, and API improvements. Java 10 brings Var that provides a flavor of dynamic typing and some GC  improvement. 

Spring Framework 5

Spring Framework 5 comes with a few new features such as the reactive programming model which is an adoption of the latest Java features along with some unit testing improvement and much more. 

Unit Testing

2021 has brought a lot of new frameworks and tools for Java programmers to unit test and integration test their applications. There is a lot of things to learn in this field. By investing some time in upgrading your unit testing skill you will not only improve your coding skill but also become a more professional developer. 

RESTful Web Service

Writing REST API and implementing secure and scalable RESTful Web Service in Java using Spring is another thing that you must add to your learning to-do list. It is one of the highly desirable skills in the Java world. 

Docker and Kubernetes

Docker and Kubernetes have a high impact on DevOps teams. Docker along with Kubernetes is one of the most significant tools that help you advance in your career. These two tools are used by almost all development teams; be it a large business or a small start-up. Therefore, if you want to secure a position in the current workforce then you will need to brush your Docker skills up at some point. Whether you are a newbie Java developer or an experienced veteran with many years of experience, brushing up your Docker and Kubernetes knowledge can help you progress in your career.

Concurrency

If you want to stand out among the developers and become a good programmer then Concurrency is the key skill you need to learn and excel. Besides having an in-depth understanding of basic concepts like Thread, Runnable, Object locking, and Synchronization but you need to also get familiar with the concepts such as deadlock, livelock, race conditions, and how to handle them.

These are just a few things that you can learn in 2021 to enhance your skills and become a good Java Developer. We at SCP Academy provide Java training in Cyprus that is specifically designed for beginners. This course will help you learn core programming concepts and equip you to write programs to solve complex problems. For more information contact us.