The List

1. Python

Python is one of the most popular programming languages currently and is used for machine learning, game development, web applications, AI, and more. Anything you want to make, you can make it with Python. Every developer has at least used Python once in their career. According to PYPL, Python is currently the most popular programming language globally.

Why Should You Learn Python?

Python is simple to learn. Its’ syntax is easy to read and understand. You’re able to make complicated programs with a couple of lines of code. Many different libraries (Django, Keras, SciPy, and more) that allow you to build applications with ease. Many resources on the internet are available to help you learn Python. If you run into a problem, google it. Python supports multiple systems and platforms. Python developers are some of the highest paid developers, especially in Web Development, Machine Learning, and Data Science. The Python developer salary ranges from 70,000$ to 150,000$ depending on experience, domain, and location.

In conclusion, if you want to become a developer, you’ll want to know Python.

2. Java

Java is a high-level programming language developed by Sun Microsystems in 1995. It is one of the most used programming languages in the world. Java is mainly used to build web and Android applications. Examples of apps made with Java are JPC, Think Free, NASA World Wind and Blu-ray BD-J. Based on the above ranking, Java is the second most popular language globally.

Why Should You Learn Java?

Java is a high-level language which makes it straightforward to read, write, and understand. Java programs are a write once run anywhere applications. This means that you can run a program in any platform that supports Java Virtual Machine, which means every platform. You can run a program on windows and run that same program on mac without making any changes. Java is an Object Oriented Programming Language (OOP), allowing you to define the data structure, create classes and functions. Objects created can be reused in other applications, which makes it much easier to write programs. Lots of available code and third-party libraries. There is a massive community of Java developers. 45% of Stack Overflow’s developers use Java. If you run into an issue, it won’t take you long to find some help.

Java may be one of the most complicated languages on this list, however what you can get out of it is amazing!

3. Javascript

The javascript programming language is mainly used to build websites and web applications. Javascript, called the “verbs” of a webpage, allows you to add functionality to your site. You can add amazing animations and interactive effects to make your web page look more appealing to the viewer. Javascript is currently the most popular programming language, according to Stack Overflow’s 2018 developer survey.

Stack Overflow 2018 Most Popular Languages

Why Should You Learn Javascript?

Javascript is a very versatile language. You can make an entire web application just with javascript using vanilla javascript for the front end and node.js for the back end. Javascript is a simple language to learn and implement. There is a very high demand for javascript developers. There are many javascript frameworks, such as React, Angular, and Vue.js, which allow you to make websites and web applications more efficiently. Vast community of javascript developers

Also, Javascript is a fast evolving language. There are updates regularly so if you like learning, Javascript is for you.

For more information on web development, check out one of my recent articles on medium.

4. C#

C# is an object-oriented programming language developed in 2000 by Anders Hejlsberg at Microsoft as a rival to Java. People say that C# is a hybrid of the best of C and the best of C++. C# is mostly used for building Windows desktop applications and games. C# is also becoming more and more popular for mobile development. The C# programming language has grown very fast since its launch, and it is now one of the most popular programming languages. C# is used all around the globe and at big companies such as Microsoft, Stack Overflow, and Intuit. According to PYPL. C# is the 4th most popular language globally.

Why Should You Learn C#?

Learning C# will make it easier for you to learn C or C++ if you decide to learn them later on. C# is beginner friendly. Being a high-level language, it is rather easy to read C# code. C# is a statically typed language meaning that your code will be checked for errors before you run the program. Statically typed languages are also rigorous, which means that you will find fewer mistakes in your code as more error checks will occur. C# is here to stay. In 2015, C# grew by 22%. Every year C# more liked so don’t worry about it not being used any time soon. C# developers are generally well paid. The average salary of a C# developer ranges from 55,000$ to 121,000$, with an average of 89,000$.

C# is the right choice if you want to be a developer in the long term.

Summary

The programming industry is an ever-evolving industry with new languages coming out every day. Picking up the best and most trendy programming language is very important if you want to stay ahead of the curve. All of the programming languages in this list are used in various fields, and I believe they are all great choices. Try to choose a language that has a relation with your interests; it’ll make coding much more fun and exciting for you!

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