u/hitman_nazi

or should I go with javascript or MERN.

I'm an MCA student from a non tech background. I'm confused about what I should focus on.

1. Java is widely used in big MNCs and is one of the best languages for DSA, but it'll take time to learn it and then learn its frameworks and other things required to become a Java developer.

All of this isn't possible in a span of 1 year. Because the second year is for internships and placements.

2. Javascript is easy and single language works for both frontend and backend and within a year you can learn backend, frontend, database, deployment and other necessary things. Also by the time you'll apply for internships you'll have good projects. In short you'll be a job ready developer at the time of placements.

but the issue is that everyone is a MERN developer now as resources are easily available, so competition is very high too.

What are your thoughts on this and what are you guys learning. please share your thoughts.

my friend works in a phone shop. he was suggesting that I should get a demo phone ( phone used to put on display to give customers a demo of the phone). should I buy such phone?

I am currently pursuing MCA and have zero coding experience. I have around 12–15 months to build job-ready skills, and I don’t have the flexibility to explore multiple paths. My primary goal is to secure a job as soon as I graduate.

I am considering focusing entirely on becoming a Java backend developer. My plan is to start with Java fundamentals, then move on to Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA), followed by backend technologies like Spring Boot. I also intend to build projects to strengthen my practical understanding.

Is this the right path to follow, or should I consider a different approach to maximize my chances of getting a job within this timeframe?

TL;DR:

MCA student with zero coding experience and 12–15 months to get job-ready. Planning to focus fully on Java backend (Java → DSA → Spring Boot → projects). Is this the best path to quickly get a job?