Crash Course for either C++ or Java - needs some input

[pghsteelers]

I have been hammering at learning C++ and will be continuing to do so. I have some programs that I am writing as part of my learning experience.

I also had plans to learn some other languages thoroughly such as Java as I am in a position where I have been writing programs for my company any a less complex languange such as VB and VBS. My ultimate goal is to learn the language and have a chance to implement it at my place of work for some time before seeking a job in another programming language (i.e. C++ , java..ect).

My dilemma that I was wanting some input from programmers working with the languages in question, is: my work place will pay for crash courses in a language of my choice, and at this point I am assuming I might only be good for one. So, should I take C++ as another facet on the training I have already been doing in C++ or take this opportunity to get a jump start in Java?

Any opinions, and feel free to give yours, and opinions on the two Java/C++ in general?

 

[Foada]

If you know C++ you can make the jump to Java without any problems and, for the most part, vice versa. The most difficult part of either of the languages is getting to know the tools, libraries, etc that are a part of the IDE that you are using. The language syntax is the easy part.

If you choose to battle wits with the witless be prepared to lose.

 

[pghsteelers]

So would you suggest hammering on one until well under my belt?

 

[cpjust]

Well you could learn a great language like C++, or you could learn a language like Java that seems to be getting more and more popular even though, in my opinion, it has less functionality.

The syntax of both languages are virtually identical, the only manjor differences are in the library of classes and functions available in each language; although once you know the syntax, looking up a class or function in either language isn't that hard.

Now just to throw another pebble in the pond... There's also C# & .NET which seem to be picking up speed. ;-)