Greetings to everyone and welcome to my favorite Science community online, StemSocial.
It's @skyehi, and I'm excited to be back to continue my series on Android App Development Tutorials For Beginners.
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Like I mentioned in my blog yesterday, it's been roughly two months since I started this series, and I believe I've taught quite a lot about Android App Development.
Anyone who follows through with this tutorial will definitely get good at developing Android Apps.
Now, guys, for today's episode, it's not exactly going to be about Android Apps in particular but about programming in general.
I usually don't talk outside of Android, but I felt the real need to include this particular episode in the series.
I completely understand that not everyone is going to focus entirely on Android Apps. Perhaps you have a goal of becoming an all-round professional programmer.
In this blog, I'll be sharing a few of the best programming languages to learn in 2024. Most beginner programmers like to ask this particular question.
- What is the best programming language to learn?
Well, the answer to that question is not always the same. The best programming language to learn usually depends on the direction of the entire world in terms of technology.
Assuming all devices became Android devices and that's what everyone chooses to use. - In a world like that, Java, Kotlin, and XML would be the best languages to learn.
Of course, that was just an assumption, so let's look at what the best programming languages really are.
In January 2024, the top three programming languages were Python, C, and C++. This is due to how many programs that can be developed using these particular programming languages.
- However, they all lost popularity over 2023 in TIOBE’s proprietary ranking system. So this kind of proves my point a little. It is never stable, which programming language is the best.
Let me take the liberty of also sharing with you other major changes between January 2023 and January 2024
C# programming language actually had the most growth year-over-year at +1.43%.
JavaScript rose from the 7th place to the 6th place in the rankings. It's no news though because website Developers still heavily rely on this particular programming language.
I would most certainly recommend learning HTML, CSS, and JavaScript if you're interested in the website development niche.
- PHP rose from 10th to 7th place. Also, since more website developers have relied on PHP as a server-side language, it has really risen in the ranks.
Visual Basic fell from 6th to 8th place, and it's no surprise there as well. There were fewer computer or desktop PC programmers as compared to mobile Apps and websites.
SQL fell from 8th to 9th place. I was actually surprised to notice this, but database programming will always be in demand.
At the end of the day, C# programming language was considered the best. The main reason why basically explains what I said earlier.
In our modern world, the two most dominant programs are gaming programs and websites. C# is one of the best programming languages for creating such dynamic websites and games.
“C# is now literally eating market share from Java and is getting more and more popular in domains such as web application back ends and games.
The gaming part of C# language's success is mostly thanks to the Unity Game company and platform.
I would not be surprised to hear that C# has completely overtaken Java. However, since Android Apps are even moving from Java to Kotlin, I think this might be inevitable.
One reason why C# is getting so popular these days is that particular programming language can be used free of charge and also evolves at a steady pace, making the language more expressive in every new release.
One thing programmers love about any language is how fast it evolves and improves. C# seems to check the bucket list of almost any programmer.
I strongly believe that C# is here to stay and might even surpass Java soon.
I felt the need to get my series to the Intermediary level quickly where I could start teaching the Kotlin language because I strongly believe that Kotlin might even overtake Java before C# does.
Kotlin is more like a revised version of Java, and one advantage it gives to Android App developers is that, by using Kotlin, you get fewer bugs.
Kotlin is actually relatively easier to learn than Java, although Java remains the basics.
So, guys, in conclusion to today's episode; the programming languages which are considered overall best would be C#, Java, and Kotlin.
I would recommend starting to learn all of these programming languages if your intention is to become a professional programmer or maintain your credentials as an equipped and adequate computer programmer.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read today's blog. I hope you enjoyed this particular episode.
In the subsequent episode, I'll continue teaching on how to develop more basic Android Apps and hopefully get to the advanced level before the middle of the year.
- Remember, guys, becoming a good programmer only takes two things: commitment to practicing and love for coding.
Thank you all for the support. To my friends @stickupcurator or @stickupboys and everyone else
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