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by Dominic Da Silva.
Original Post: .NET gaining on Java, developers take note
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As is already confirmed by alot of recruiters here in the Orlando area, .NET is gaining on Java out in the workplace.
Almost all recruiters I have talked with have said that they are getting more reqs for .NET positions than Java positions:
"Meanwhile, the .Net programming environment made gains over the Java platform. Last year, 30 percent of enterprise developers used Java and 25 percent used the .Net Framework and Microsoft's Visual Studio .Net. Now, Rudder said, 37 percent of developers use .Net compared to 33 percent using Java, according to industry sources compiled by Microsoft. In addition, of the developers using scripting languages, 51 percent use Microsoft's Active Server Pages (ASP) and ASP.Net, Rudder said."
Although some if this may be marketing hype, I can confirm it in my local area.
All Java developers should take note though, if keeping themselves marketable in the future is in their best interest.
Know Java and J2EE is a TREMENDOUS advantage when moving to .NET, as opposed to being a VB developer and getting into .NET.
Microsoft's focus on patterns and formalizing the development process using .NET is definitely a plus for Java developers who will work both sides in the future.
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