What is the best way to stay current?

Question

Delusions of Grandeur
I was introduced to Java thru the sololearn app about six months ago.
I quickly discovered Java to be pretty deep, but the more overwhelmed I became by it, the better I liked it.
I don't think I'm a glutton for punishment (smile), I just enjoy the challenge and the discoveries that come with learning new things. And I'm starting to think about the process of becoming a certified Java developer.
My question is - which version of the Java SE 8,9,10,11,12 should I be referencing for theory and practice. I try to follow the Oracle Tutorial Learning Path, hoping to stay current.
Maybe the real question is
" What is the method to this madness of staying cuurent?"
Thanks

Answer 1

Keep learning online.

Answer 2

java 8 and java 13 they are not very different, so if you know java 8, you need study only some little new features, or not because java 8 is good base

Answer 3

Hello ron
A nice place I think is
https://coderanch.com/
Regards kiuziu

Answer 4

Things are changing so fast these days that I am not sure if there is any method to the madness.

Answer 5

Hello Sonic
There is only one direction and this direction continues to move forward more rapidly forward.
Floating with the river is easy, but if you want to reach the source then you have to go against the flow.
That's live. 👍😁

Answer 6

Thanks kiuziu

Answer 7

Thanks Manuel

Answer 8

Thanks zemiak

Answer 9

Thanks Sonic