Hi Fred, As the reasons they ask for Java vary, so does the required level of knowledge...
If they are looking for an end-to-end developer they require a pretty solid knowledge of Java. If they are looking for a Flex UI developer with Java knowledge (so you'll have a basic idea on how to integrate with an existing backend), that knowledge can be minimal. There is a 3rd case though, which is pretty common. Since experienced flex developers are in high demand, allot of companies are willing to hire Java developers with minimal flex skills (or beginner Flex developers with Java skills) to train them as Flex developers. In this case, knowing Java tells them that you were able master a structured language and it should be fairly easy for you to learn Flex. I wouldn't go as far as to say that you are screwed. While learning Java would give you an advantage, if you have a solid knowledge of Flex, in most cases, the requirement for Java wouldn't be a deal breaker. Hope this helps, Tibor. www.tiborballai.com fred44455 wrote: > > How much knowledge in Java do they required?? I mean that's ridiculous > , last year there were just a few companies who were requiring some > Java Knowledge now 80% of the job ads for Flex Developers (on > dice.com) require some Knowledge in java. I understand that it is > probably to connect to back end servers. My question is : How much > knowledge are we talking about here?? I know nothing about Java. so I > guess I am screwed? > You end up finishing learning Flex to find out that they require > another core technology!! That;'s stupid. > > Thank you. > > ------------------------------------ -- Flexcoders Mailing List FAQ: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flexcoders/files/flexcodersFAQ.txt Alternative FAQ location: https://share.acrobat.com/adc/document.do?docid=942dbdc8-e469-446f-b4cf-1e62079f6847 Search Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexcoders%40yahoogroups.comYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flexcoders/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flexcoders/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
