Is Knowing Java Game Programming Important?
Depending on who you talk to in the industry, some experts tout the importance of learning Java game programming in addition to fundamental languages like C++, while others dismiss it as unnecessary. The truth is, whether it’s critical to learn Java game programming depends on what area of the game industry you plan to work in—many casual web-based games make use of Java programming, as does the burgeoning field of mobile device gaming. And of course it never hurts for aspiring programmers to have a broad and varied knowledge base. Combine that with the increasing versatility of Java and Java APIs in the area of 3D graphics, and there’s a pretty strong case for learning how to use this “write once, run anywhere” programming language.
