1. Java
- Java is top pick as one of the most popular programming languages,
used for building server-side applications to video games and mobile
apps. It's also the core foundation for developing Android apps, making
it a favorite of many programmers.
2. Python
- Python is a one-stop shop. There's a Python framework for pretty
much anything, from web apps to data analysis. In fact, Word Stream is
written in Python! You're the best bud. Python is often heralded as the
easiest programming language to learn, with its simple and
straightforward syntax.
3. C
- If you saw C on a report card, you'd be pretty bummed. Maybe a bit
confused, too (is it actually a B-?). However, C is not the bizarrely
bad grade it seems to be. It's often the first programming language
taught in college (well, it was for me 10 years ago). I thought it was a
nice "in-between" language in that it was object oriented without
having to be fanatical about it. It was also low level enough to be
close to hardware, but no so low level that you had to do everything
manually. Because there are so many C compilers, you can write stuff in C
and have it run pretty much anywhere.
4. Ruby
- Ruby (also known as Ruby on Rails) is a major supplier of web apps.
Ruby is popular due to its ease of learning (it's very straightforward)
and power. Ruby knowledge is in high demand these days!
5. JavaScript
- JavaScript (which, confusingly, is not at all related to Java) is
another favorite programming language because it's so ubiquitous on the
web--it's basically everywhere. JavaScript allows developers to add
interactive elements to their website, and its presence is felt across
the internet.
6. C#
- C# is the language used in order to develop Microsoft apps. C# is
syntactically nearly identical to Java. I've spent much time training
with C#, but if you're good at Java, you'll likely have an easy time
jumping onto C#. If you're looking to work on Microsoft apps, C# is the
way to go. C# opens a lot of Windows.
7. PHP
- PHP (which stands for Hypertext Preprocessor, if you care to know)
is often used in conjunction with dynamic data-heavy websites and app
development. It provides a ton of power and is the beating heart of
monster sites like WordPress and Facebook. What's really cool about PHP
is that it's an open-source language, so there are tons of free
pre-built modules that you can grab and modify to get your ideal
results. PHP is also on the easy end of the learning spectrum, simply
requiring you to embed the code within HTML. PHP is a must-learn
language for aspiring web developers.
8. Objective-C
- Objective-C is the programming language behind iOS apps. Apple's new
language Swift is rising in the ranks, but Objective-C is still the
recommended starting point for those looking to craft Apple apps for
iPhones and iPads. Next stop--the iOS App Store!
9. SQL
- SQL is a database query language (SQL stands for Structured Query
Language) that's ideal when talking big data. SQL lets you siphon
helpful data from massive databases. Nearly every app has a back end
database, and SQL is the language that helps you interact with that
sweet data. In terms of software development, SQL isn't ever used
alone--rather, you invoke SQL from some other programming knowledge and
you have yourself a nice package deal.
10. C
- C
is the predecessor to more complex programming languages like Java and
C#. C is best when you want to work small and when dealing with
low-level applications. It's widely used for embedded systems like the
firmware of your television or the operating system of an airplane, as
well as computer operating systems like Windows. For me personally, C
was more of an academic language.
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