Java vs .NET

[sunnysan]

To all you old people out there

I need career advice.

I am seniorish level Java developer being offered a long term .Net contract.

Same deal applies TDD, Using linx, and they want to use MVC design pattern on the .Net app.

I am worried about losing hardwon java skills and weary to embark on a new learnign curve again even though C# and Java are pretty interchangable and the design patterns and methodologies for the two platforms appear to be converging in a way.

I can easily get another gig, but my question is do you think I should leave and carry on a Java track or use the opportunity to broaden my skills base and knowledge

I suppose there are pros and cons but I would love some valuable insights even if they are hidden within sarky comments, veiled insults and generally smart alec and off color remarks.

Insight from DA as an rec agent will also be tolerated

[rootsnall]

You can never go wrong with .Net !

[sunnysan]

Erm

You can never go wrong with .Net !

Thats what they said about buying a flat in London last year

[rootsnall]

Thats what they said about buying a flat in London last year

Tis true I tell yer ! Toot toot !!!

[DodgyAgent]

To all you old people out there

I need career advice.

I am seniorish level Java developer being offered a long term .Net contract.

Same deal applies TDD, Using linx, and they want to use MVC design pattern on the .Net app.

I am worried about losing hardwon java skills and weary to embark on a new learnign curve again even though C# and Java are pretty interchangable and the design patterns and methodologies for the two platforms appear to be converging in a way.

I can easily get another gig, but my question is do you think I should leave and carry on a Java track or use the opportunity to broaden my skills base and knowledge

I suppose there are pros and cons but I would love some valuable insights even if they are hidden within sarky comments, veiled insults and generally smart alec and off color remarks.

Insight from DA as an rec agent will also be tolerated

Dont give up your day job

[rootsnall]

FORTRAN.net.

It's the thing of the future.

Surely FORTRAN77.net would be better ?

[sunnysan]

Hmmm

Dont give up your day job

Thats just nasty. And not as informative as I would of liked.

[DodgyAgent]

Thats just nasty. And not as informative as I would of liked.

Sorry,

If your Java is very strong then it is not a problem.

[lambrini_socialist]

To all you old people out there
do you think I should leave and carry on a Java track or use the opportunity to broaden my skills base and knowledge

if you're into TDD and design patterns, please do come over to .NET as there are still far too many drag-n-drop forms cowboys in circulation.

having said that, it doesn't really matter what your skillset is, as you'll still get emails every day from agents offering 30 - 35k to be a VBA / Sql Server developer in Swindon. (or is that just me?)

[DimPrawn]

having said that, it doesn't really matter what your skillset is, as you'll still get emails every day from agents offering 30 - 35k to be a VBA / Sql Server developer in Swindon. (or is that just me?)

Oi! I saw that job first, it's mine.