From Java SE to web development
<p>I am about to start a new job as a junior web developer with a small company. I do have a degree in Software Engineering and have done some work with building web sites, but very basic, html, and VB.net. My experience with Java is very strong and thus that is why I think this company is taking me on, the fact I can code in Java/C++ and understand OOP. Yet, they want me to learn CakePHP and frankly I dont know jack about web technology like js, php, etc...</p>

<p>Has any other Java/C++ programmer jumped from desktop application programming to web development? and if so what tips would you have and how difficult was it to make the change.</p>

<p>It seems like in todays world everyone wants web programming rather then your standard Desktop programmers. I don't mind mastering web development but I find it funny that they push Java/C++ in colleges but the real world wants programmers which know web development. I could be wrong.</p>
