Essential tools
Every Java professional should be comfortable with:
- Java 21
- Spring Boot
- Maven/Gradle
- IntelliJ IDEA
How to pick your stack
Choose tools by the shape of your role:
- Match tools your target employers hire for
- Prefer widely-hired tools over trending ones
- Learn deeply in 1-2, familiar in the rest
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