Does one really need previous Java experience to start the Dev journey?

[samatarfarah]

I Noticed that in the Openshift Development Curriculum, there's a class called DO378 that says that some Java SE/EE experience is required. Even with the AD183 class, it requires you to already have Java experience. Will there be an intro course soon for those with no Java experience? 

[rsriniva]

@samatarfarah - Yes. This is correct. You will need Java experience for both AD183 as well as DO378. Red Hat does not have an intro level Java course, nor are there plans for it. We do not mandate it before you take these courses, but it will be difficult to do the hands on exercises and pass the exams if you have no Java experience.