TOP 10 MOST POPULAR PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES IN 2022

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Are you looking forward to learning a new programming language or learning programming? Here’s a list of the top 10 most popular programming languages in 2022. Software programming is a hot career right now, whether web development, desktop app development or even mobile app development.

Different roles, companies, and types of software require knowing and understanding different programming languages and it’s often beneficial to know several languages. Trying to get into the field of software programming can be a difficult experience, especially for people with no prior programming experience. Let’s dive in and find out about these popular programming languages.

1. Python

According to the PYPL index, Python is ranking at the #1 position for December 2020 index. The language ranks among the most popular programming languages on several other renowned platforms also such as Stack Overflow and Github. Python is a high-level general-purpose programming language that is readable and works on object-oriented concepts. Python is widely used for web development, and software development, just to name a few, and with several other technologies such as Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, etc.

The language has been the favourite language of almost everybody who is just starting with the programming domain for the last many years. The reason behind this is quite a simple syntax that makes it easy to read, learn, and use. It can also be integrated with other popular programming languages such as C and C++

2. JavaScript

JavaScript has been ranked under the top 10 programming languages for several years consistently in the TIOBE ranking report. Also, the Stack Overflow survey illustrates that JavaScript is the most popular language among developers. JavaScript is also at the top position among all programming languages at Octoverse.

JavaScript is the most popular programming language for building interactive websites; Gorton says “virtually everyone is using it,”. JavaScript is used widely in the website and mobile application development. It is also used for game development and much more. When combined with Node.js, it allows for the development of browser-based applications, which do not require users to download an application.

3. Java

Java is an object-oriented, high-level, general-purpose programming language. It is the programming language most commonly associated with the development of client-server applications, which are used by large businesses around the world.

Java is been referred to as a “Write Once Run Anywhere” programming language. This principle allows a code or application written in Java to run on other platforms that support JAVA without doing recompilation. Big companies like Amazon, Adobe, Flipkart and several others use Java and offer wonderful career opportunities to Java developers.

The language is commonly used in Android mobile development. It is also used in Desktop Applications, Web Applications, Desktop Applications, Scientific Applications, etc

4. C#

Over the years, C# is holding a good position in the list of top programming languages of almost every index. It is a multi-paradigm, general-purpose, programming language. The programming language is developed by Microsoft primarily for its .Net framework. It supports the development of applications for Windows, browser plug-ins, and mobile devices. The language offers shared codebases and comes up with a rich set of libraries that makes it a faster and more efficient programming language.

C# has some exceptional features which are often appreciated by developers. They include; faster compilation, structured language, component-oriented, complete integration with the .NET library and many more. C# is the go-to language for Microsoft ad Windows application development. It can also be used for mobile devices and video game consoles using an extension of the .NET Framework called Mono.

5. C/C++

C and C++ are general-purpose, object-oriented, and functional programming languages that work with classes. C++ is an extension of C that works well for programming the systems that run applications, as opposed to the applications themselves. Over the years, programmers have written a large set of libraries and compilers for C++. Gorton says, being able to use these utilities effectively is just as important to understanding a programming language as writing code.

There are many uses of C++, it is the language behind everything from computer games to mathematical simulations. C is often used to program hardware, such as embedded devices in automobiles and medical devices used in healthcare it can run on any type of device.

6. R Language

R language is another emerging name in the Programming world. It has risen remarkably on various ranking indexes for programming languages. On TIOBE ranking, it has moved to 9th position from 16^th position within a span of less than 1 year. R is free software and programming language environment for graphics and statistical computing. It supports the R Foundation for Statistical Computing and the R Core Team. The language is extensible and runs on many operating systems. R has some features which make it preferred by most developers such as cross-platform compatibility, highly extensible, strong graphical capabilities, distributed computing, etc.

The programming language is widely used in the area of Statistical Analysis and Data Science. Many big tech companies like Facebook, Google, Uber, etc are using the R language.

7. GO

In the past few years, GO has witnessed an increase in its popularity and demand amongst developers. Also referred to as Golang, Go was developed by Google. It is a statically typed programming language and has a similar syntax to C. One of the best things about the language is that it solves several major issues like slow compilation & execution, unavailability of the rich standard library, etc. Go has a large standards library and extensive documentation.

The language supports multithreading and can be used in the Distributed system. GO provides you with several enriching features such as garbage collection, dynamic-typing, type safety, high performance & efficiency, and many more.

8. Swift

Swift is a multi-paradigm, general-purpose, compiled programming language. It can work as a replacement for Objective-C. Swift has a highly readable syntax, runs code quickly, and can be used for both client-side and server-side development.

Swift is Apple’s language for developing applications for Mac computers and Apple’s mobile devices, including the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

9. Kotlin

Kotlin is a statically typed general-purpose programming language. It supports object-oriented as well as functional programming features. The language is very easy to learn and one very good thing about the language is that it is completely interoperable with Java and supports all Java libraries.

Kotlin can be used for web development along with android development and desktop application development as well.

10. Scala

Scala is a general-purpose programming language. It supports both object-oriented and functional programming paradigms. Many tech giants like Netflix, LinkedIn, eBay, Twitter, etc. are using Scala for their platforms & products. The language was primarily designed to resolve the issues that developers face with another language, Java. It provides you with some distinctive features such as lazy computation, great scalability, string interpolation, type inference, etc.

The language is being widely used in the area of Web Development, Data Science, and Machine Learning.

 

There are other exciting programming languages we didn’t mention such as TypeScript, Objective-C etc. If you are thinking of making programming your profession, you should pick one of these languages listed and start learning.

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