Backend Engineering Help!
I’m currently an MCA student and thinking long term about backend engineering.
In the current market situation, is it still worth learning Java deeply along with MySQL for a long-term backend career path?
By “deeply” I mean:
- Core Java fundamentals
- OOPs, multithreading, collections
- JDBC, Spring Boot later
- Database design + MySQL
- Building scalable backend systems
I know trends keep changing (Node.js, Go, AI etc.), but I want to build strong engineering fundamentals instead of chasing hype every few months.
For experienced backend engineers:
- Is Java still a solid long-term choice in 2026?
- Does deep Java knowledge still pay well?
- Would you recommend it for someone starting seriously now?
- What should I focus on besides Java + MySQL?
Would appreciate honest industry advice.