Can you learn C if you know Java?

You can learn basic c programming in at least 5 days if you know about programming as you mentioned you know java really well. c language do not support object-oriented concepts.

Is it hard to go from Java to C++?

Naturally, it would be easiest if the second course were also offered in Java, but learning to move from one language to another is a fact of life for today’s software professionals. Fortunately, C++ has many features in common with Java, and it is easy for a Java programmer to gain a working knowledge of C++.

Is it easier to learn Java than C/C++?

For my own personal experience, it was much easier to learn Java than C/C++ (C++ especially). Java in many ways is meant to be C++ with many of the undefined and unnecessarily complicated portions removed or simplified. IMHO, it had great success with that goal. As a result it’s a very easy language to learn and use.

Is Java a good language to start learning?

Java in many ways is meant to be C++ with many of the undefined and unnecessarily complicated portions removed or simplified. IMHO, it had great success with that goal. As a result it’s a very easy language to learn and use. Especially for someone who is familiar with C++.

How long does it take to learn thinking in Java?

You may find that you zip through Head First Java rather quickly, given your experience. For that reason I suggest you check it out of the library and skim it before moving on to Thinking in Java. Also check out Sun’s Java Tutorials. C++ to Java: 1 week. Java to C++: 1 month.

What are the biggest challenges to learn Java as a beginner?

As an experienced Java programmer, you are already well versed in object oriented programming and imperative programming. The biggest challenges you’ll face right away are: The IDE. Most likely you’ll be moving to Visual Studio from something else, probably Eclipse.