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Top 10 Programming Languages You Should Learn During Home Quarantine (COVID-19)
26 Jun 2020
The programming language is the hidden feature behind every software, web, and digital application we used home Quarantine to Unlock the society. There are many top programming languages out there and new ones are rising continually.
"It has consistently involved rivalry with respect to which programming language is the most famous and which one isn't to such an extent."
As we can see that technology is changing drastically every year. There is a significant need for good developers in the forthcoming years.
The programming becomes much easy when you know the right process of learning Programming and which Programming Language is best for you.
It is important for web developers and programmers to know about the latest trending and new emerging languages in order to keep themselves updated with the latest industry trends for 24x7 supports for social betterment.
Here is the List of Top Programming Languages to Learn
1) Java Programming Language
Created by James Gosling in the year 1991, Java is the most demanding programming language, which is visible by its wide usage worldwide. The Java Virtual Machine makes the language Cross-Platform compatible. It is famous for providing the most number of jobs in the field of programming, which is an important reason behind its increasing popularity in the developers’ community. The best feature of Java programming language is that it is an Open Source, Robust, Platform Independent and Secured language. Since the time of its creation, Java has been applied in numerous fields, some of which are Scientific Applications, Banking & Financial Services, Web & Mobile Development, and Desktop Development.
The top IT companies that are using Java are IBM, HCL, and INFOSYS.
2) Python Programming Language
Python is the fastest growing and one of the top programming language amongst its competitors. Python Web-Based Development and Python Web-Based Frameworks like Django and Pyramid have been the most popular Framework tools offered by Python. The best thing about Python programming is that being a high level language it is easy to learn. It is the most demanded language in the market and is called the programming language for beginners since it is an open-source language, which is easy to understand and comprehend.
Python language has wide applications, some of which can be seen in Web & Desktop Development, Network Servers, Machine Learning, GUI Based Desktop applications, In Enterprise and Business, and Data Science.
Few of the big companies, which use Python language in their operations, are Instagram, Spotify, Amazon, and Facebook.
3) R Programming Language
Designed by Robert Gentleman and Ross Ihaka at the University of Auckland, R as a programming language was first conceived in the year 1992. R is a comprehensive and statistical analysis language, which encourages the developer to develop new ideas. R is open-source software, which works best on GNU, Linux, and Microsoft Windows. Compared to Python, R is difficult to learn. The application of the R programming language is in the field of Data Science, Statistical Computing, and Machine Learning. It is also known as the future programming language.
Few of the top IT companies, such as Capgemini, Cognizant, and Accenture has deployed R into their businesses.
4) SWIFT Programming Language
SWIFT is a general-purpose, open-source, compiled programming language developed by Apple. So, if you love using iOS apps and want to develop native iOS or Mac apps, then SWIFT is the one for you. It is influenced by Python which makes it fast, secure, easy to read, and most importantly easy to learn. SWIFT language is applied for Apple App Development and Software Development.
SWIFT programming language has found acceptance in companies like Slack, Apple, and 9GAG.
5) KOTLIN Programming Language
A Google endorsed now currently the most loved programming language KOTLIN was originally developed by JetBrains, which is fully operable with Java and comes with no limitations. It also supports functional programming languages. The application of KOTLIN is for Android Development, Web Development, Desktop Development, and Server Side Development.
Being a newly launched programming language, KOTLIN has found usage in some big companies, like Coursera, Uber, Pinterest, and Post Mates.
6) SCALA Programming Language
Developed in early 2000, SCALA was designed to solve the problem that we face in Java. SCALA is known to support Object-Oriented and Functional programming, which can be statically typed, compiled in Java Byte Code, and can be executed in Java Virtual Machine.
SCALA has a wide implementation in the fields of Web Development, Data Analysis, and Data Streaming.
7) Javascript Programming Language
Javascript is one of the most popularprogramming languages for Front End Development and is becoming increasingly relevant to Back End Development. It is rapidly expanding in the areas of Game Development and the Internet of Things (IoT). Javascript assists the developer in building a highly interactive website Javascript language is widely applied in Game Development, Web and Mobile Development and Desktop Applications.
The companies using Javascript as their programming language are Microsoft, PayPal, Groupon, and Google.
8) PHP Programming Language
PHP programming language has an interesting story behind its creation. It was initially developed for the purpose of maintaining a personal homepage, but as per the statistics, currently, it has taken over 23% of websites globally. Its other uses include creating Web pages, which are written in HTML. PHP language is mainly used to create dynamic and static websites.
Companies like Facebook, Yahoo and Mail Chimp are using PHP programming language
9) C# Programming Language
C# is an object-oriented and easy to learn a programming language, which is fast, secured, and full of rich libraries that make it the next best choice after C++. Its first version was released in the year 2001 and uses Syntax that is almost similar to C. It is fully combined with .NET and has high easy integration with Windows Operating Software. C# language can be applied in creating VR Games, Windows 8 & 10, and in Game Development.
C# is used in companies likeCyber Infrastructure Inc., Xtreem Solution, and Zealous System.
10) C++ Programming Language
C++ is considered as one of the most highly efficient and flexible to use programming language. It has created a never-fading demand in the market because of its high performance and reliability. It also supports OOPS and has rich libraries. The application of C++ can be seen in Game Development, Web & Mobile Solutions, Desktop Applications, and Embedded Systems.
Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft, and Google are the companies that have been using C++ language in their operations with complete satisfaction.
Preeti Singh
Department of Computer Science & Engineering
Faculty of Engineering & Technology
Rama University Uttar Pradesh, Kanpur