JAVA or C++ path?

[Flyer888]

<p>Thanks for the replies!</p>

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@GLOBALTRAVELER

Actually, this issue is across the board throught the USA. Some schools start off with Java and some with C++. I do not think it matters too much because the goal is to teach object-oriented programming. The courses are SUPPOSE to teach enough object-oriented programming to where one can learn the 2nd language relatively easy later down the road.

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@Mokonon

I went to SD and I work with a bunch of guys from LA. The truth is that it doesn’t really matter too much which language you choose. If you end up transferring to a school that uses a different language, you can choose to retake the lower division programming classes. Depending on how well the intro programming courses are taught at your community college, this may be a good thing to do regardless of your familiarity with the language. There are only about two lower division programming classes anyway, so it wouldn’t delay your graduation too much anyway.</p>

<p>While it’s true that SD primarily teaches in Java, it doesn’t mean that you won’t have courses that use different languages – it only really means that the “core” programming courses are taught in Java. I’m sure you can say the same about LA’s curriculum. As an undergrad, I had classes taught in C, C++, Python, ML, MATLAB, MIPS assembly, and SPARC assembly. To a large extent, the language you use depends on the domain. For instance, an operating systems class will always be taught in C. A graphics class will almost certainly use C++. In the industry, software engineers are expected to be able to learn new languages pretty quickly.</p>

<p>Just be sure to complete IGETC before transferring.

Okay, so you said that it won’t be a problem once I get accepted to one of the UCs… But will it affect my chance to get accepted? I mean like for example, when two guys with a similar grade apply to a UC which prefer Java, will they prefer to admit the one that took Java than the other one who took C++?
What? Should I complete the IGETC to apply to any UC for CompSci major?? Because I didn’t see the requirements on assist…
I don’t think 2 years will be enough to complete all of the major courses and the IGETC courses, :/</p>

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@ucbalumnus

What does Welcome to ASSIST say that you need to take at your CC to transfer to UCLA and UCSD (and other UCs and CSUs) in CS?

Just as I said before, it is stated that “C++ is preferred for this major” for UCLA, and there are Java classes (CSE 8A,8AL,8B) for UCSD</p>