How did you know which programming language was for you? Was it boring at first?

try switching to php or javascript or even python. Those languages are more fun. Then again learn whatever language is near your home for job. So go on the jobs boards and look for what employers are hiring for. Then again you can work remotely, but you have to be very organized.

Well, for me I started with the basics, HTML & CSS (they arent 100% programming languages), after that, javascript, and ruby (with ruby on rails) and other programming languages, but I found that I was having a problem, I could not solve some problems because my knowledge was limited into the sintax, loops and some data structures and I wasn't ready for the real programming world.

So a good friend of me teachs me the basic concepts, and now I can deal with them, of course they're a lot of other kind of problems out there but now I cand deal with them or think a little bit more how solve them.

If you don't like the theory of your collage and you want to jump into the programming world you can do it but unfortunely you have to learn it, it's very, very needed all the theory and after that, all the programming languages are a piece of cake :p.

I'm not telling you that i'm the next gates or jobs but, I know how handle some stuffs.

Good luck with this and sorry for my horrible English /o/

It's a question of schools of thought. Some people are all about loving their jobs, whereas other people might like the paycheck that comes with java. Within an IT job, it's not just about loving the language, your motivations are plural: liking the language, being embedded in the company culture, incentives, rewards, enjoying the social aspect. SOme people love their work and that's all they need. Other people when learning may be well served to have a social network of like minded people to interact with, and engage in a discussion with themselves who they are, what they want, and creating plans and goals about getting there etc. Apply technique to put learning in a context of structures to motivate you. You might want to review some videos on grit by angela duckworth, or on will https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzVoQkPswRk. People tend to their will, their motivation. I'm not suggesting you accept not enjoying the technology you use, and i'd note that some people find java a little slow and dull. PHP or something front end might help if you want to get something out fast (pretty satisfying). But a lot of us have to apply technique to keep enthusiasm up, including taking a break and getting enjoyment in various aspects of life (friends, relationships, exercise, structures of meaning). I don't think a momentary lapse in passion should be a dealbreaker. (i don't know what i'm talking about. get other opinions.)

I felt the same way about JavaScript. I forced myself to learn the language because most jobs here required some experience with it so it was more like a chore. After a few lessons and the full-stack JavaScript track here at Treehouse and YouTube videos, things started to click but no "ah-ha" moment. So, I started creating small projects rather then following tutorials online and after a few projects I grew a love for JavaScript and now I can't get enough of it.

I think my advice to you would be, reflect on why you first selected Java and whether you no longer feel the "spark" is because you don't understand everything or if the language really isn't for you.

I recommend learning JavaScript as it is quickly becoming the most popular language.

Plus 1 on javascript. java is great for backend and andriod though. Learning other languages will help you see different perspective plus all the teachers here at team treehouse teach a different way. I found random good concepts from all the different courses I've taken here.