Continuing Ed - Learn Java or Visual Basic

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The discussion centers on the decision to pursue further education after graduating with an associate's degree in a chemical technician program. The individual is currently employed in a role that lacks mental stimulation and is considering night classes in a programmer/analyst course that includes SQL and programming languages, specifically Java or Visual Basic. They have prior experience with Java and are leaning towards it but seek insights on the advantages of each language. Additionally, there is interest in understanding the utility of SQL in laboratory environments, particularly in relation to laboratory information management systems (LIMS). The consensus suggests that Java may be the better choice for career advancement.
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Hey all,

So I just graduated community college with an associates degree. The program is essentially a chemical technician program. I'm currently employed at an agricultural company, but the job is not very mentally stimulating. I was thinking of pursuing a continuing education program through night classes and distance ed from the same community college to pad my resume a bit and gain some additional skills. It's a programmer/analyst course which involves some SQL programming, and choosing between Java or Visual Basic. I've done a little Java before so I was leaning towards that. Is there any big advantage to learning one or the other (Java vs VisualBasic)?
Also, has anyone who has worked in a laboratory environment found SQL useful when dealing with LIMS (laboratory information management systems)?

Thanks.
 
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