There are over 200 notable programming languages in the
world right now, and at least 25 of those languages are popular
enough to land you a job. But with the evolutionary speed of technology in today’s world
deciding what language to learn Now can be daunting.
Especially if you’re in College and won’t be hit the job market for another four years. [za2]
Especially if you’re in College and won’t be hit the job market for another four years. [za2]
So what makes this Top List of Programming Languages relevant into the
future?[za3]
This list takes into consideration these major factors and grades the languages respectively.
This list takes into consideration these major factors and grades the languages respectively.
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Languages used by Top technology/software companies of 2016.
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Employer demand in 2016.
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Sustained popularity from as early as 1996 -2016
& 2014-2016.
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Popularity growth from 2002-2016.
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Diversity of Application.
These Factors where measured and listed by popular companies
such as TOPTAL,
a hiring agency that acts as the go-between for developers and the companies
that want to hire them. As well as TIOBE,
a company based in the Netherlands that maintains a regular list of the most
commonly used languages and assesses the languages for quality. The exact
statistics can be viewed at the respective companies links above.
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#6 SQL
The internet has to be stored somewhere [za6] which safely puts SQL on this list, and every other Top Programming Languages to Learn List on the web.
SQL is a special-purpose programming language designed for managing data held in relational database management system (Servers like your Email), or for stream processing in a relational data stream management system (like Servers you use to stream videos from YouTube).
Point being, SQL isn’t going anywhere so it is and will continue to be a great choice to learn. The defining reason this Language is Not at number one, is the same reason that SQL is a Most in Demand Programming Language of 2016.
The internet has to be stored somewhere [za6] which safely puts SQL on this list, and every other Top Programming Languages to Learn List on the web.
SQL is a special-purpose programming language designed for managing data held in relational database management system (Servers like your Email), or for stream processing in a relational data stream management system (like Servers you use to stream videos from YouTube).
Point being, SQL isn’t going anywhere so it is and will continue to be a great choice to learn. The defining reason this Language is Not at number one, is the same reason that SQL is a Most in Demand Programming Language of 2016.
Not many people have a passion for writing
SQL all day.
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#5 The C Family
Unlike most languages that evolve over the years, shedding their old versions while promoting and catering to their new Versions. The languages C, C++, C# have oddly enough all stuck around. This is for two major reasons; the amount of companies who have invested money into systems, technologies, and software that have utilized these languages since the early 1990’s and because of the extreme diversity in usability. These languages can be used to do everything from write operating systems to Apps.
C# the newest programming language is an evolution of Microsoft C and Microsoft C++. C# is simple, modern, type safe, and object oriented. So while any of the C family is a safe bet, C# newest and best bet for future proofing your resume or portfolio.[za7]
Unlike most languages that evolve over the years, shedding their old versions while promoting and catering to their new Versions. The languages C, C++, C# have oddly enough all stuck around. This is for two major reasons; the amount of companies who have invested money into systems, technologies, and software that have utilized these languages since the early 1990’s and because of the extreme diversity in usability. These languages can be used to do everything from write operating systems to Apps.
C# the newest programming language is an evolution of Microsoft C and Microsoft C++. C# is simple, modern, type safe, and object oriented. So while any of the C family is a safe bet, C# newest and best bet for future proofing your resume or portfolio.[za7]
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#4 GO
If your shooting for the big leagues this
will help get you in good with Google.
According to TIOBE “Google's Go language seems to be unrivalled in popularity growth, probably boosted by the immense popularity of Docker, the container application that is written in Go.”
It also doesn’t hurt that this Language was created and is maintained by google who now owns 75% of the global search engine market shares and 40% of the internet itself. If you have experience with C or similar languages, you should feel right at home pretty quickly.
While GO is the biggest gamble on the list the numbers are in its favor especially if you consider the growing amount of children learning to code. Googles Chromebooks for Classrooms grant has taken the lead in ensuring classrooms are stocked with their machines. As well as 4,600 schools have used Googles CS First clubs to introduce computer science to students as well as other various code learning programs for the youth.
According to TIOBE “Google's Go language seems to be unrivalled in popularity growth, probably boosted by the immense popularity of Docker, the container application that is written in Go.”
It also doesn’t hurt that this Language was created and is maintained by google who now owns 75% of the global search engine market shares and 40% of the internet itself. If you have experience with C or similar languages, you should feel right at home pretty quickly.
While GO is the biggest gamble on the list the numbers are in its favor especially if you consider the growing amount of children learning to code. Googles Chromebooks for Classrooms grant has taken the lead in ensuring classrooms are stocked with their machines. As well as 4,600 schools have used Googles CS First clubs to introduce computer science to students as well as other various code learning programs for the youth.
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#3 Python
Maintaining a slow but steady growth of users since 2002 while maintaining its positions for most in demand programming languages of 2016. Coupled with its adoption by leading technology, government, and science organizations; such as NASA.
Not to mention Its ease of use which has made it one of the most popular secondary programming languages to learn for 2016. Secures Python a spot on this list.
Experienced programmers in any other language can pick up Python very quickly, and beginners find the clean syntax and indentation structure easy to learn.
So while Python should not be the only language you will want to learn, it is a great language to boost your resume or portfolio and set you apart from the competition.
Maintaining a slow but steady growth of users since 2002 while maintaining its positions for most in demand programming languages of 2016. Coupled with its adoption by leading technology, government, and science organizations; such as NASA.
Not to mention Its ease of use which has made it one of the most popular secondary programming languages to learn for 2016. Secures Python a spot on this list.
Experienced programmers in any other language can pick up Python very quickly, and beginners find the clean syntax and indentation structure easy to learn.
So while Python should not be the only language you will want to learn, it is a great language to boost your resume or portfolio and set you apart from the competition.
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#2 HTML 5 / CSS3
Before You scroll down to the bottom and begin commenting on how HTML & CSS are not real programming languages, please let me elaborate. Over $1.2 Million is made in Ecommerce every 30 seconds! It would be foolish to not at least have a basic understanding of the HTML & CSS markup languages that are used to create every webpage on the internet. [za8] With the ability to understand and/or use HTML as well as CSS will help you in every aspect of the future of technology and how it is affecting our normal commerce model.
When you consider how much website interaction goes on with every piece of technology in today’s world. (i.e. Smartphones, Cars, etc.) Additionally, everyone wants everything to link to their social media, smart watch, or mobile device so webpage-app integration is extremely important. Whether you are learning code to develop mobile or computer apps. Building a Widget for a client’s webpage or for yourself or business. Designing or building operating systems or software. Or ever want to own your own small business or be any type of online entrepreneur these languages are a real asset. The only thing keeping HTML & CSS from being the top of the list is that they are not “technically” programming languages.
Before You scroll down to the bottom and begin commenting on how HTML & CSS are not real programming languages, please let me elaborate. Over $1.2 Million is made in Ecommerce every 30 seconds! It would be foolish to not at least have a basic understanding of the HTML & CSS markup languages that are used to create every webpage on the internet. [za8] With the ability to understand and/or use HTML as well as CSS will help you in every aspect of the future of technology and how it is affecting our normal commerce model.
When you consider how much website interaction goes on with every piece of technology in today’s world. (i.e. Smartphones, Cars, etc.) Additionally, everyone wants everything to link to their social media, smart watch, or mobile device so webpage-app integration is extremely important. Whether you are learning code to develop mobile or computer apps. Building a Widget for a client’s webpage or for yourself or business. Designing or building operating systems or software. Or ever want to own your own small business or be any type of online entrepreneur these languages are a real asset. The only thing keeping HTML & CSS from being the top of the list is that they are not “technically” programming languages.
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#1 SWIFT
Apple invented this language in 2014 as their new programming language for IOS & OS X developers. Why? Simply because Apple always does things their own way.
Although it is Apples creation, SWIFT will feel surprisingly native to those who already know any of the C family. The language is uber fast and the syntax is very compact.
While not a defining factor, a good consideration is Apples current and future role in the Smartphone market. Samsung’s newly released Galaxy Note 7 has had an immediately negative impact on their stock value and Apple stock is looking up which in an economic perspective means Apple will be hiring more, and in more demand for top programmers.
Even if you don’t score a job with apple to be competitive in app sales. Or to ensure all possible customers can utilize an app you build for a client. An App needs to be Cross-Platform (work on both android & IOS or WIN & OS X).
I would be happy to write that you heard it here first, but if you think your ahead of the curve, your just barely in time. [za9] SWIFT is one of the fastest growing Languages in popularity between devs; according to the TIOBE Index. SWIFT is no secret in the business world either it was quickly adopted by American Airlines, LinkedIn, and many other leading corporations. SWIFTS growing popularity within the business market is also reflected in SWIFTs mention in every Most in Demand Programming Languages of 2016 list as well TOPTALs Lists.
For these reasons SWIFT tops the list as the #1 Programming Languages - You Will Need to Stay Relevant after 2016!
Apple invented this language in 2014 as their new programming language for IOS & OS X developers. Why? Simply because Apple always does things their own way.
Although it is Apples creation, SWIFT will feel surprisingly native to those who already know any of the C family. The language is uber fast and the syntax is very compact.
While not a defining factor, a good consideration is Apples current and future role in the Smartphone market. Samsung’s newly released Galaxy Note 7 has had an immediately negative impact on their stock value and Apple stock is looking up which in an economic perspective means Apple will be hiring more, and in more demand for top programmers.
Even if you don’t score a job with apple to be competitive in app sales. Or to ensure all possible customers can utilize an app you build for a client. An App needs to be Cross-Platform (work on both android & IOS or WIN & OS X).
I would be happy to write that you heard it here first, but if you think your ahead of the curve, your just barely in time. [za9] SWIFT is one of the fastest growing Languages in popularity between devs; according to the TIOBE Index. SWIFT is no secret in the business world either it was quickly adopted by American Airlines, LinkedIn, and many other leading corporations. SWIFTS growing popularity within the business market is also reflected in SWIFTs mention in every Most in Demand Programming Languages of 2016 list as well TOPTALs Lists.
For these reasons SWIFT tops the list as the #1 Programming Languages - You Will Need to Stay Relevant after 2016!
As with any mastery, you must have your many tools. Each a
perfect choice for their respective situation.
Likewise, there is no single programming language that will need to be
learned and even languages learned will need to be continuously re-learned and
mastered as each language improves and evolves to keep pace with innovation. Oregon
Institute of Technology offers B.S.
or A.E in Software Engineering Technology. Graduates of the Software
Engineering Technology (SET) Program will have a thorough understanding of the
key principles and practices of applied software engineering, including possessing
the ability to identify, analyze, test and solve non-trivial software
engineering technical problems. Find out more at http://www.oit.edu
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Have a question, a comment, or you just don’t agree with this list of Top Programming Languages - You Will Need to Stay Relevant after 2016? Leave a comment below to let me Know.
Have a question, a comment, or you just don’t agree with this list of Top Programming Languages - You Will Need to Stay Relevant after 2016? Leave a comment below to let me Know.
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