including the classic life cycle paradigm for software engineering, software developing stages, software design methods, coding, testind, and so on. But I had less prastical experience about it because the projects I have done were not complicated enough.
So could you tell me what software engineering tools is popular in your job and how to get more experience in it.

I knew jabber has much experience in Java. I have just learnt basic knowledge about java language for certificate. Would you give me what I should do in next step. Does learning Visual age is good idea? How about J builder?
I wonder if I should change to C#. Considering the serious situation of new java programmer to find job in Canada, I think maybe C# will have better future. Who know!