Spoiler: It’s not because they’re lazy — it’s because “simple” in Java isn’t always simple.
🤔 The Myth of “Basic Java”
Let’s be honest. Every developer has heard it:
“Come on, it’s just Java basics. You should know this.”
But after 12+ years working in fullstack development, mentoring junior devs, and reviewing code for production systems, I can confidently say:
Java basics are not always that basic.
We treat concepts like collections, exceptions, or class design as “beginner stuff,” but the deeper you go, the more nuance you uncover.
🔄 Real Example: The for Loop vs. Streams
A junior dev I worked with recently rewrote a for loop using Streams and broke the logic. Not because they were careless — but because they didn’t fully understand how map() or collect() actually work under the hood.
The community loves to shout “Streams are easy!”
Well… they are not — not until you’ve really worked with them.
🧩 Why This Happens
Here’s my take on the real reasons:
- Tutorials oversimplify everything
- Real-world complexity is rarely covered.
- Job pressure > Learning time
- Most devs have no time to master fundamentals.
- Too much abstraction too soon
- We throw Spring Boot and JPA at juniors before they understand plain Java.
- Gatekeeping in the community
- Instead of helping, some senior devs mock questions.
🧘 My Advice to Developers (And Myself)
- Revisit the basics often — even after 10+ years.
- Practice small projects focused on 1 topic (e.g., build a mini app using just Streams).
- Don’t be afraid to say “I don’t know.”
- Share what you learn — even the “small stuff.”
That’s exactly why I’m writing ebooks and guides now — not because I know everything, but because I want to learn deeper and help others grow faster.
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