On a daily basis, we interact with technologywhich mostly runs on software and programming (in fact, you’re programming right now!). Therefore, it should not be surprising that developers are in high demand.
With the right programming skills, you can secure a steady job in a company with a strong brand name and an equally impressive salary. At the lower level, salaries for junior programming positions start at €700 and can easily reach €3,000 or more, depending on the product, specialization and years of experience of each programmer, having knowledge of course of the proper programming language in each job position.
But, with over 300 standard programming languages, where can anyone start? The programming languages that you will learn will depend on the goals you have for your career. Below are some of the most popular programming languages and their applications.
C
C is a general-use programming language originally created for Unix systems. It is commonly used on cross-platform systems, for coding Unix systems, games and special applications (automotive, embedded systems, robotics, etc.). It is selected most often because it is more compact than C ++ and runs faster. It is the second most common programming language following Java. C is the basis for creating many other programming languages including C#, Java, JavaScript, Perl, PHP and Python.
C++
C++ is a medium-level programming language that is object-oriented. It comes from C, however, it has add-ons and improvements that make it a more multi-layered programming language. It is suitable for large projects, as it can break into parts that allow for easy collaboration. It is used by the best-known technology companies in the world, including Adobe, Google, Mozilla and Microsoft.
Objective-C
Like most of the programming languages mentioned in this article, it also comes from C. It is a high-level, general-purpose language that has an additional messaging feature. It is well known since it was the programming language chosen and used by Apple for OS X and iOS applications until it was replaced by Swift.
Java
Java, today, is the most popular and widely used language in the world. Although originally created for interactive television, it became known as the language chosen to be used on Android devices and web applications in general. It is also the programming language chosen for many business software. It’s a good multi-purpose programming language, because it can be used cross-platform (which means it’s as easy to use in both smartphone and desktop applications). It looks like C ++ in syntax and structure, making it easy to learn if you already know the languages of the C “family”.
JavaScript
JavaScript was created as a code with add-ons to extend the functionality of webpages. It adds dynamic features such as submission forms, interactivity, animation, user tracking, etc. It is mainly used for front-end development or for programming solutions that customers interact with. It is compatible with all browsers, making it a good general-purpose code for web development, although it is also known for its difficulty in debugging.
Swift
It was treated as the replacement of Objective-C on Apple’s programs. It has become more popular in recent years as it is easy to read, easy to maintain and faster than Objective-C. If you want to become an Apple Developer or write programs/applications for iOS, this is the language you need to learn. Although Objective-C is still in use, Swift is quickly becoming the programming language of choice for developers who create programs for Apple devices.
C#
A generic, object-oriented code, C# (pronounced C Sharp) was created by Microsoft in 2001. Although nominally referred to as belonging in the C “family” of programming languages, it has more in common with Java than with other C languages. It is mainly used for internal/business solutions and it is quite popular, being Java’s ‘rival’.
PHP
PHP is an open source language that is primarily used for web development. PHP was created to optimize web site creation. It is a fairly simple programming language that is easy to learn. It is used by many companies involved on the internet, including Facebook, Wikipedia and WordPress.
Ruby
Ruby is an object-oriented, generic back-end programming language developed in the mid-1990s in Japan. It is one of the simplest programming languages to learn and is often used as a ‘stepping stone’ for Ruby on Rails. It has been developed both to be pleasant to code and to increase productivity. It is known as it is easy to read and as a result many developers recommend learning Ruby as the first programming language. Used by sites like Hulu, Shopify, Airbnb and more.
Python
Another generic, high-level code, Python is one of the upcoming developers’ favorites. Designed to be pleasant to use. It is another scripting language that is highly recommended for novice developers – and has become the leading introductory programming language for American university programs. It is mainly used for web applications and information security, although it is also popular in the academic community for data analysis. Used by giants of technology such as Google, Dropbox, Pinterest and Spotify.
If you are a newbie programmer, or an experienced developer who adds a new programming language to the breadth of his knowledge, learning the right programming skills is necessary to build the career you want.
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