Java Future

But as things currently stand Oracle's Java is used on a lot of Web Sites and is criticized by many for the deficiencies in it.

Just like Flash there are other possibilities but Java is still heavily used. However unlike Flash Java isn't hated by any of the Hardware Makers so the likelihood of having a Big System Maker refuse to allow their Hardware to Display Java Pages like Apple is unable to display Flash is highly unlikely so the most likely thing to happen is that the Status Quo will remain the same as there is no pressure to stop using it.

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Everyone else does it. Java is like every other OO language. If your skilled you could pick it up in a day or two (And you should have a look and do some practice programs if you know ahead of time that the job requires Java). And if they ask, just say you haven't used it in awhile and your rusty.
The resume is just to get passed the HR department keyword search anyways. Once your in front of an actual dev department manager, they should understand.

Your smug "just lie" remark says a lot more about you then the topic at hand. Pick up Java in one or two days? What a joke! You either know nothing about IT, or you have character issues, so which is it? Oh wait! You suggest lying..so nevermind, as we'll never know the truth from you.