Should I learn Java or C?

[skim milk]

I heard C and C++ is very useful for the financial sector

How about Java?

This is my first programming class

both have the same pre-req which is a low division math course.. the Java has a lower course number which makes me think the class is easier.. who knows
I plan to take C++ next semester

so should I take Java or C?

thanks

 

[clamum]

I think Java would be easier to learn, having experience with both (though admittedly not a ton of C). If you plan to take C++ next semester, maybe take C first instead. Then when you take C++ that would build on your C knowledge and you'd have experience in both. From there, you could pick up Java relatively easily on your own, if you wanted to, if you didn't have too much difficulty with C/C++.

As far as more useful in the financial sector, maybe someone with knowledge of software in that area can help you.

 

[notfred]

For finance? Java. It's easier to learn and use, and I don't see financial applications requiring super fantastic speed, which is C's primary advantage over java.

 

[kamper]

I can point you to places in the financial sector where people still work with cobol on mainframes. Don't learn a language because you think it'll get you a job down the line, especially since you probably aren't going to get any financial sector jobs any time soon. It'll bore you to death before you get there. Pick whatever looks like it might be fun, whatever interests you right now, even if that's just what you will be taking in class.