Is Java worth learning in my late thirties? [closed]

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First I want to say is that I am 37 years old and not from programmer background (actually from biology). And my question is should I start learning java? I have coded in php and javascript for a year and a half. Every answer would be appreciated Thanks in advance Bobi.

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Yes.

( what else can I say? )

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It really depends on what your motivation for learning it is. Do you want a language that gets you a job easily, a language that gets you an interesting job, a language to hack in for fun, etc.?

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If you enjoyed coding in php and javascript, then you probably have discovered the "programmer mindset" and I would say go for it. You're never to old to learn interesting new things!

If, on the other hand, you hated the coding you have done already then learning a different language probably won't help.

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Learn whatever language they're teaching at your local community college (by attending programming classes that is).

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Depends what you want to do. If you are looking to develop on mobile applications (Android or BlackBerry) or if you want to write JSP or GRails web applications go for it! Age or background shouldn't stop you!