Date: 02/16/08 (Web Development)    Keywords: java, web

Hey, I have 2 areas of questions.

1.
Having decided to learn Java I was wondering if I could get some advice from the Java programmers out there, especially those doing it professionally. I'm currently using this book to learn Java, but it focuses on Java2SE and seems to be somewhat lacking on the tutorials and projects. What kind of projects can I work on that would be useful in a J2EE environment and that I could show to a potential employer? Also, what are the differences I should be aware of when working with J2SE as opposed to J2EE. I have both the J2SE JDK and J2EE SDK installed on my development machine.

2.
My local comm college offers an associates degree concentrating in Internet and Web Development that they say will get me ready for the Certified Internet Web Professional exams. I've never heard of them. Is it something worth looking into?

As always, advice and answers in either area is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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