1. JavaScript

In today’s world, it’s difficult to be a software developer without using JavaScript in some capacity. JavaScript is the most popular language among developers for the eighth year in a row, according to Stack Overflow’s 2020 Developer Survey. Nearly 70% of poll participants said they have used JavaScript in the previous year.

JavaScript, like HTML and CSS, is critical for front-end web development. JavaScript is used by the majority of the most popular websites on the internet, from Facebook and Twitter to Gmail and YouTube, to generate interactive web pages and dynamically display material to visitors.

Although JavaScript is largely a browser-based front-end language, it can also be used to develop scalable network applications on the server using Node.js. Linux, SunOS, Mac OS X, and Windows all support Node.js.

JavaScript is one of the friendliest programming languages for novices because of its forgiving, flexible syntax and the fact that it works across all major browsers.

Learn why our founders chose Javascript as the emphasis of our curriculum in 2012 and why they plan to continue using it in 2021 and beyond in the video below.

 

 

2. Swift

Swift is a wonderful place to start if you’re interested in Apple products and mobile app development. Swift is a relatively new programming language used to construct iOS and macOS applications, first unveiled by Apple in 2014.

Swift has been created from the bottom up to match the reality of modern iOS development and has been optimized for performance. Not only does iOS operate on every iPhone and iPad, but it also serves as the foundation for other operating systems like watchOS (for Apple Watches) and tvOS (for Apple TV) (for Apple TVs). Furthermore, Apple’s position as a technology industry leader is unassailable, and iOS apps remain the most profitable in the app store.

3. Scala

If you’re familiar with Java, a classic programming language in its own right, Scala is a newer cousin worth checking out. Scala takes the best of Java and adds a new twist (such as an Object-Oriented Structure and a lightning-fast JVM runtime environment).

Scala, as a functional programming language, enables developers to improve the quality of their code to the point where it resembles pure mathematics. Scala supports concurrent programming, allowing for the execution of complex procedures in parallel. It’s also a very heavily typed language. Engineers can develop and adapt their own data types, giving them confidence that whole swaths of faults will be impossible to find at runtime.

4. Go

 

Go is the little language that could, and it’s one of Google’s core languages. Go is a suitable low-level language for engineers who want to work in the field of systems development. It has a lot of the same features as C and C++, but without the complicated syntax and steep learning curve. It’s ideal for creating web servers, data pipelines, and even machine-learning applications.

Go is a compiled language that operates “near to the metal,” resulting in a lightning-fast execution time. It’s an open-source language, so ambitious programmers can see their work accepted and enjoyed by programmers all around the world.

5. Python

Python is, without a doubt, the most user-friendly programming language on this list. Python’s syntax is often described as straightforward, intuitive, and almost English-like, making it a popular choice for newcomers, similar to Java.

Python, like Java, has a wide range of applications, making it a versatile and powerful alternative when deciding on the finest programming language for your needs. The open-source Django framework, built in Python, is popular, quick to learn, and feature-rich if you’re interested in back-end web development, for example. Django has been used to create various well-known websites, including Mozilla, Instagram, and Spotify.

NumPy and SciPy are two Python packages that are widely used in the disciplines of scientific computing, mathematics, and engineering. Other Python libraries used in data science, machine learning, image processing, and computer vision include TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, and OpenCV. Python is a wonderful choice for academics because of its scientific and data applications.

6. Elm

What began as a Harvard student’s thesis has grown to become a point of passion for front-end developers all across the world.

Elm compiles to JavaScript, making it excellent for creating UIs that run quickly and with no mistakes. Elm is a functional programming language that lets developers design client-side interfaces without having to deal with the declarative nature of HTML and CSS.

Furthermore, Redux, the state-management toolkit taught at Fullstack, was conceptually inspired by the Elm web architecture.

7. Ruby

Ruby is yet another popular scripting language for web development. It’s especially well-known for serving as the foundation for the renowned Ruby on Rails web application framework.

Ruby has a reputation for having one of the friendliest and most helpful user groups, which attracts beginners. The Ruby community even has an unofficial saying: “Matz is kind, so we are nice,” encouraging members to emulate Ruby’s key inventor Yukihiro Matsumoto’s gentle and caring conduct.

Ruby is a wonderful language to learn because of its association with prominent software companies, in addition to its active community and simple syntax. Twitter, Airbnb, Bloomberg, Shopify, and a slew of other firms have all used Ruby on Rails to build their websites.