Hi,
I've just completed an open uni course in
Java and also completed the Head First in java programming. I think I've got the core basics down at the moment, and am now looking to move into developing java web apps.
The problem is that after looking around I'm so confused about the different technologies to use/work with! There's so many frameworks, tools, plug-ins etc that I just don't know where to start.
In terms of next steps, what would you guys recommend? Like I said, I want to develop some web applications (just for a hobby at the moment) with Java - I've got basics down for Java "core" (although still very inexperienced) - so it's going on to the next step now really.
Do I need to be choosing some kind of web development framework, like the google tool kit? Do these kits handle all the HTML coding too or do you have to do this separately?
I've been a SQL dev for years, so know SQL like the back of my hand - but this java lark is a whole new beast!
Thanks for any advice - there's just too much choice! :-)
Cheers