Next Step for Possible Web Development Career?

[d'Anconia]

Okay so currently I have learned the following skills:
HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, SEO, and Javascript (including AJAX and JQuery)

I am considering moving into the Web Development industry as a career and was wondering which skills you guys believe would be the best to go for (eg what is necessary and / or highly demanded) if I wanted to get hired as a Jr. Developer within the next year or two.

For instance I might consider e-commerce next since I would bet there are probably a lot of people looking to take their brick-and-mortar stores and turn them into online websites. Also I notice on a lot of ads for career opportunities that Java is listed often as well as .net framework.

How does Java factor into web development? I thought it was just a programming language like C++ or C#? What path would you guys take if you were in my shoes (I realize I'm asking you to go out on a limb)? I think databases and algorithms interest me the most (as opposed to graphic design or flash, etc). Any help would be appreciated!

[vincewicks]

I think you are the one to choose what is the best for you. All the career you have mentioned are really in demand in industry nowadays. And I think all of those you mentioned are big rate. The decision is in your hand, because you are the to do it, just remember you have to choose and decide without any regrets in the end.

[JiDevk]

How does Java factor into web development? I thought it was just a programming language like C++ or C#? What path would you guys take if you were in my shoes (I realize I'm asking you to go out on a limb)? I think databases and algorithms interest me the most (as opposed to graphic design or flash, etc).

I think Java is more then a programming language .
I advice you to start internet business , because you know all that need for start it .

[rajmahinder]

What about the .net language ? try to learn about .net it is very essential and have waste scoop currently