Learning Java and C++

Is it a bad idea to learn both Java and C++ at the same time? Just wondering if it would be confusion and if it would be better to learn one, then the other.

Thanks!

Learning almost any two languages at the same time is a bad idea. Pick one and learn it.

I know this will invite a lot of criticism :P but I'd learn C++ first, because it's harder, then Java will be easier to learn.

QuantumPete

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Originally Posted by dasmann

Is it a bad idea to learn both Java and C++ at the same time?

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It might be possible, as there are a lot of similar concepts. But the potential for confusion is very high. For instance, C++ has a "virtual" keyword, but Java doesn't. You might then assume that Java has no virtual functions... But this is not the case.

Also, as you learn both languages, I guarantee that you will grow to absolutely despise at least one of them. I've never seen somebody who absolutely "loved" both Java and C++, although I've seen plenty who are quite skilled with both.

Thanks, I'm learning C++ now, just kind of need to learn JAVA for a job also. But C++ is just more interesting to me.