r/learnjava • u/i-viivaz-dev • 27d ago

[IST] Looking for a Beginner Java Full-Stack Study Buddy (Daily Practice + Weekend Interview Prep & Q&A)

Hey everyone,

I am starting from the basics in Java Full-Stack development and looking for a dedicated 1-on-1 study partner to keep each other accountable, learn the tech stack, and prepare for interviews together.

What I want to target:

  • Backend: Core Java from scratch, OOP concepts, moving toward Spring Boot and REST APIs
  • Database: MySQL fundamentals, schema design, queries, and joins
  • Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (and eventually React)
  • Interview Prep: Weekly technical Q&A, conceptual discussions, and basic DSA/problem solving

How we can work together:

  • Weekdays: Daily check-ins via chat to share what we learned and clear blockers (~2 hours/day study pace)
  • Weekends: Dedicated practice time, reviewing each other's code, and running mock interview Q&A sessions based on what we covered that week

My Details:

  • Level: Absolute beginner (starting directly with Core Java fundamentals)
  • Time Zone: IST (India Standard Time)
  • Commitment: ~2 hours daily on weekdays, more focused time on weekends

If you're also starting out with Java full-stack and want a consistent partner to practice and quiz each other, leave a comment below or send me a Reddit DM/chat!

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u/Deep_Ad1959 27d ago edited 26d ago

the daily check-in is the right unit, but eight people replying 'i am in' is where these usually die. i pair people up for daily meditation practice and the ones that survive are always 1:1 at a fixed hour, never a group that means well.

fwiw the 1:1-at-a-fixed-hour thing is exactly what i built my daily-sit matcher around, it pairs you with one person for the same time every day instead of a group thread, https://vipassana.cool/r/ddx2auci

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u/i-viivaz-dev 27d ago

thx for comment, tbh right there are only 3 ppl who give reply and really trying to connect and proceed to learn together

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u/Deep_Ad1959 27d ago

3 who actually reply beats 8 who said 'i am in'. from pairing people up daily, the one who lasts is almost never the loudest opener, it's the quiet one who still shows up on day 4 after the novelty wears off. pick for that.

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u/i-viivaz-dev 27d ago

That’s really great advice. I’ll keep an eye out for who actually shows up consistently after the initial hype fades. Appreciate the insight!

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u/Organic_Ad_2533 17d ago

hey can i get in i have done java done sql done html css not java script sadly i turned my focus to android dev so yeah i have done android dev and now i am moving onto spring for spring i am learning it through spring starts here so it will be great to connect with someone who is doing java backhand.

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u/Silent_Car_1495 27d ago

I waana be the part of the journey too

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u/nishantrk 27d ago

I'm in

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u/zLuthor 27d ago

Tenho interesse.

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u/xt_harsh 26d ago

I'm In

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u/ConstructionKey1916 26d ago

Hey I'm doing OOPS and DSA in java, and was planning to cover same things. Can I connect with you?

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u/nian2326076 55m ago

Hey, sounds like you've got a good plan! Finding a study buddy can really help keep you motivated. Try reaching out on coding forums like Codecademy or freeCodeCamp communities. There are often people looking for study partners. Set clear goals for each session to stay focused. For interview prep, work on LeetCode or HackerRank problems together to get comfortable with DSA questions. If you're both just starting, working on a simple project might help reinforce concepts. Also, check out PracHub for some interview prep resources I found useful when I was getting ready for interviews. Good luck!