We are in a fast-changing world, so participating in the industries changing this world is going to be very rewarding. As our world is also changing so fast, you can't just keep using one programming language for your whole career, so be always ready to learn new programming languages.
If you're still a beginner, remember that programming is not just about learning to code in a certain language and that's it, it's about logic and problem solving also, but don't worry, this will come by time. And also, you must consider in which branch in programming language would you like to work in, and there are many, including web, mobile app, game, and enterprise developers.
- JavaScript
JavaScript is the programming language of the web. You can use it to add dynamic behavior, store information, and handle requests and responses on a website. Moreover it is used to build mobile apps using React Native and Ion, desktop apps using Electron, web apps using Angular, React, and Vue, and finally, server-side applications using Node.js, and much more. It is the most popular programming language according to the Stack Overflow 2018 survey, and it is a very popular language for beginners.
- Python
Python is a general-purpose, versatile and modern programming language. It's great as a first language because it is concise and easy to read. Use it for everything from web development to software development and scientific applications. It has many frameworks and libraries for multiple purposes. Django and Flask for web development, Kivy for mobile app development, TensorFlow for Artificial Intelligence and machine learning. Python is most popular for data engineers, blockchain developers, and building AI and ML applications.
- Java
Java is among the most popular programming languages out there, thanks to its versatility and compatibility. Java is used for software development, mobile applications, and large systems development. It is written once and runs everywhere. It is the language for the Android APK, which means that it is the best language to build native Android apps, it is used to build complex enterprise softwares, it has been used to build video games like Minecraft. Moreover, it is one of the best languages for IoT, and Java has a very large community with more than 10 million programmers!
- C#
C# (pronounced "See Sharp") is a simple, modern, object-oriented, and type-safe programming language. C# has its roots in the C family of languages and will be immediately familiar to C, C++, Java, and JavaScript programmers.
C# is an object-oriented language, but C# further includes support for component-oriented programming. Contemporary software design increasingly relies on software components in the form of self-contained and self-describing packages of functionality. Key to such components is that they present a programming model with properties, methods, and events; they have attributes that provide declarative information about the component; and they incorporate their own documentation. C# provides language constructs to support directly these concepts, making C# a very natural language in which to create and use software components.
It is used to build .NET applications including video games with Unity 3D, mobile apps with Xamarin, desktop apps, and much more and it is supported on all platforms.
- C++
C++ is a very popular language for performance-critical applications that rely on speed and efficient memory management. It is used in a wide range of industries including game development, VR, robotics, and scientific computing. It is used in companies like Google, Microsoft and nearly every company.
- Ruby
A dynamic, open source programming language with a focus on simplicity and productivity. It has an elegant syntax that is natural to read and easy to write. It is best known for web development, as it is used in large companies like Soundcloud and Twitter
- HTML & CSS
HTML is the foundation behind all web pages. It's used to add structure and form to text, images, and more. CSS is the language used to style HTML content. They are not programming languages but just front end languages to design websites.
- Swift
Swift is a powerful and intuitive programming language for macOS, iOS, watchOS and tvOS. Writing Swift code is interactive and fun, the syntax is concise yet expressive, and Swift includes modern features developers love. Swift code is safe by design, yet also produces software that runs lightning-fast.
- PHP
PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor is a server-side scripting language designed for Web development. It was originally created by Rasmus Lerdorf in 1994; the PHP reference implementation is now produced by The PHP Group.
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