Top 5 Programming Languages to Learn in 2020
Programming has come to be one of the most sought after careers in recent years with the average programmer earning $120,000 or more, depending on your skills.
So the next question becomes "What programming language(s) should I learn?".
Out of over 700+ programming languages which are currently in existence and just over 250 of those which are popular, the pool is quite large.
Well first of all, you have to LOVE programming before you start it because if you don't, it would seem almost impossible to you because it's not what you derive joy doing.
Secondly before you learn a programming language, you have to ask yourself a couple of questions like
"What do I hope to achieve with this language?" "What future does this language have?" "Is this language appropriate for programs I want to create?" and so on.
If you have the answers to these questions, then you're ready to start learning a programming language, otherwise, seek the answers first.
Now that we've got the pleasantries aside, let's dive into the top 5 programming languages you should learn in 2020.
1) Python:
It's no surprise that Python made this list.
Python is a high-level, interpreted, general-purpose programming language created by Guido Van Rossum in 1991.
Its easy-to-understand syntax, significant use and implementation of whitespaces and ability to be used on a variety of platforms like Windows, Mac and Linux make Python a favorite when it comes to picking a programming language to learn.
It also has a large community of developers as it has been around for over 20 years, which means it also has a large number of frameworks and libraries so you don't have to code everything from scratch. Whatever you want to create, it's likely that someone has already done something similar before.
That's the beauty of Python!!!
It can also be used in multiple fields like web, app and game development Artificial Intelligence and machine learning, and even hacking.
And here's the best part, an average Python developer earns just over $110,000 a year, so it's a pretty awesome programming language to learn, especially if you're a beginner.
2) Java:
Next to Python is the Java programming language.
Originally known as "Oak", named after an oak tree which stood outside its creator's office, James Gosling, Java is a general-purpose, class-based, object-oriented programming language which was designed to have few implementation policies as possible.
It was created in June of 1991, but the first version of Java (Java 1.0) wasn't released until 1995, 4 years later.
Java, although general-purpose, is being used mainly to develop android apps such as games and other software.
It is also used for server-side scripting in web and desktop development and its purely-based object-oriented nature make it THE language to learn if you're looking to dive more into the object-oriented world of programming.
Java, just like Python,has a large community of developers as well and it is loaded with dozens of APIs which make coding in Java easier and sweeter.
It is also cross-platform and can be used for a number of projects.
The average salary of a Java developer per year is just over $100,000.
3) Go Lang:
On the list is our newcomer, "Go" or "Go Lang".
It's a compiled, statically-typed programming language developed at Google by the team of Rob Pike, Ken Thompson and Robert Griesemer.
It first appeared in November of 2009, but it's first stable release was just a little bit over 44 days ago (October 31, 2019).
It is designed to build large complex software other programming languages can't and it boasts of being better than Python, offering the same functionalities and problem-solving skills in lesser time, although it's up to the developer to decide the language he/she chooses.
The salary of a Go Lang developer is just over $125,000 annually.
4) JavaScript:
JavaScript, the omnipresent language of the web.
JavaScript (initially called "LiveScript") is a high-level, compiled, multi-paradigm, dynamically-typed programming language developed by Brendan Eich and was released on August 19, 1996.
JavaScript, initially made to be used only in browsers as a client-side scripting language is now run outside the browser using a runtime environment known as "Node".
JavaScript can be used to add effects on a webpage, such as popup effects and to hide certain elements.
The average salary of a JavaScript developer per year is over $100,000.
5) C/C++:
C and C++ are closely related languages. In fact, C++ is just the "level 2' of the C programming language.
C and C++ are probably the first languages someone would recommend you learn because they give a solid foundation about programming knowledge and have all the basic concepts of programming.
C++ is a general-purpose programming language developed by Bjarne Stroustrup and the first commercial release was in 1989.
They both support procedural and object-oriented styles of programming and are used mainly for app and game development because their execution time is quick, which is paramount in game development.
The salary of a C++ developer is just above $110,000 per year while that of a C developer is around $104,000.
So there you are, updated on the top 5 programming languages you should learn in 2020.
Note that you don't have to learn ALL the languages stated above. Just pick one or two that are really core to what you're going for and focus on them. Then if you wish to learn a new language, you can.
Happy Coding!
It also has a large community of developers as it has been around for over 20 years, which means it also has a large number of frameworks and libraries so you don't have to code everything from scratch. Whatever you want to create, it's likely that someone has already done something similar before.
That's the beauty of Python!!!
It can also be used in multiple fields like web, app and game development Artificial Intelligence and machine learning, and even hacking.
And here's the best part, an average Python developer earns just over $110,000 a year, so it's a pretty awesome programming language to learn, especially if you're a beginner.
2) Java:
Next to Python is the Java programming language.
Originally known as "Oak", named after an oak tree which stood outside its creator's office, James Gosling, Java is a general-purpose, class-based, object-oriented programming language which was designed to have few implementation policies as possible.
It was created in June of 1991, but the first version of Java (Java 1.0) wasn't released until 1995, 4 years later.
Java, although general-purpose, is being used mainly to develop android apps such as games and other software.
It is also used for server-side scripting in web and desktop development and its purely-based object-oriented nature make it THE language to learn if you're looking to dive more into the object-oriented world of programming.
Java, just like Python,has a large community of developers as well and it is loaded with dozens of APIs which make coding in Java easier and sweeter.
It is also cross-platform and can be used for a number of projects.
The average salary of a Java developer per year is just over $100,000.
3) Go Lang:
On the list is our newcomer, "Go" or "Go Lang".
It's a compiled, statically-typed programming language developed at Google by the team of Rob Pike, Ken Thompson and Robert Griesemer.
It first appeared in November of 2009, but it's first stable release was just a little bit over 44 days ago (October 31, 2019).
It is designed to build large complex software other programming languages can't and it boasts of being better than Python, offering the same functionalities and problem-solving skills in lesser time, although it's up to the developer to decide the language he/she chooses.
The salary of a Go Lang developer is just over $125,000 annually.
4) JavaScript:
JavaScript, the omnipresent language of the web.
JavaScript (initially called "LiveScript") is a high-level, compiled, multi-paradigm, dynamically-typed programming language developed by Brendan Eich and was released on August 19, 1996.
JavaScript, initially made to be used only in browsers as a client-side scripting language is now run outside the browser using a runtime environment known as "Node".
JavaScript can be used to add effects on a webpage, such as popup effects and to hide certain elements.
The average salary of a JavaScript developer per year is over $100,000.
5) C/C++:
C and C++ are closely related languages. In fact, C++ is just the "level 2' of the C programming language.
C and C++ are probably the first languages someone would recommend you learn because they give a solid foundation about programming knowledge and have all the basic concepts of programming.
C++ is a general-purpose programming language developed by Bjarne Stroustrup and the first commercial release was in 1989.
They both support procedural and object-oriented styles of programming and are used mainly for app and game development because their execution time is quick, which is paramount in game development.
The salary of a C++ developer is just above $110,000 per year while that of a C developer is around $104,000.
So there you are, updated on the top 5 programming languages you should learn in 2020.
Note that you don't have to learn ALL the languages stated above. Just pick one or two that are really core to what you're going for and focus on them. Then if you wish to learn a new language, you can.
Happy Coding!
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