10 Best Programming Languages to Learn in 2020 A developer’s list of the programming languages you probably want to start learning in 2019/2020 Photo by on Annie Spratt Unsplash A couple of months ago, I was reading , which argued that why you should learn numerous programming languages even if you won’t immediately use them, and I have to say that I agreed. an interesting article on HackerNews Since each programming language is good for something specific but not so great for others, it makes sense for Programmers and senior developers to know more than one language so that you can choose the right tool for the job. But which programming languages should you learn? As there are many programming language ranging from big three like Java, JavaScript, and Python to lesser-known like Julia, Rust or R. The big questions is which languages will give you the biggest bang for your buck? Even though is my favorite language, and I know a bit of and , I am striving to expand beyond this year. I am particularly interested in and , but you might be interested in something else. Java C C++ Python JavaScript This list of the top 10 programming languages — compiled with help from as well as my own experience — should help give you some ideas. Stack Overflow’s annual developer survey Note: Even though it can be tempting, don’t try to learn too many programming langauge at once; choose one first, master it, and then move on to next one. Java Even though I have been using Java for years, there are still many things I have to learn. My goal for 2019 is to focus on , , , and . If yours is same, you’ll want to check out the from Udemy. recent Java changes on JDK 9 10 11 12 Complete Java MasterClass _You've just stumbled upon the most complete, in-depth Java programming course online. With over 260,000 students…_click.linksynergy.com Complete Java Masterclass (Updated for Java 10) If you don’t mind learning from free resources, then you can also check out . this list of free Java programming courses Javascript Whether you believe it or not, JavaScript is the number one language of the web. The rise of frameworks like , , and has made JavaScript even more popular. Since you just cannot stay away from the web, it’s better to learn JavaScript sooner than later. jQuery Angular React JS It’s also the number one language for client-side validation, which really does make it work learning JavaScript. Convinced? Then this is a good place to start. For cheaper alternatives, check out this list of . JavaScript Masterclass free JavaScript courses _Master JavaScript with the most complete course! Projects, challenges, quizzes, JavaScript ES6+, OOP, AJAX, Webpack_click.linksynergy.com Learn Modern Javascript (Build & Test Real Apps Now) Python Python has now toppled Java to become the most taught programming language in universities and academia. It’s a very powerful language and great to generate scripts. You will find a python module for everything you can think of. For example, I was looking for a command to listen to UDP traffic in Linux but couldn’t find anything. So, I wrote a Python script in 10 minutes to do the same. If you want to learn Python, the from is one of the best online course to start with. You will need a to get access to the course, which costs around $29 per month or $299 annually. You can also access it using their free trial. Python Fundamentals Pluralsight Pluralsight membership _Grow your Python skills today! Get started with Python, a dynamic language popular for web development, big data…_pluralsight.pxf.io Python Fundamentals And, if you need one more choice, then on is another awesome course for beginners. The Complete Python Bootcamp: Go from zero to hero in Python 3 Udemy _Learn Python like a Professional! Start from the basics and go all the way to creating your own applications and games!_click.linksynergy.com Complete Python Bootcamp: Learn Python Programming and Code And if you are looking for some free alternatives, you can find a list . here Kotlin If you are thinking seriously about Android App development, then is the programming language to learn this year. It is definitely the next big thing happening in the Android world. Kotlin Even though Java is my preferred language, Kotlin has got native support, and many IDEs like and are supporting for Android development. IntelliJ IDEA Android Studio Kotlin is probably the best online course to start with. The Complete Android Kotlin Developer Course _Learn how to build 17 online games, and apps for Android Q, like Pokémon , twitter,Tic Tac Toe, and notepad using…_click.linksynergy.com The Complete Android Kotlin Developer Course | Udemy Golang This is another programming language you may want to learn this year. I know it’s not currently very popular and at the same time can be hard to learn, but I feel its usage is going to increase in 2019. There are also not that many Go developers right now, so you really may want to go ahead and bite the bullet, especially if you want to create and things like that. If you can invest some time and become an expert in Go, you’re going to be in high demand. frameworks from Udemy is the online course I am going to take to get started. Go: The Complete Developer’s Guide _Master the fundamentals and advanced features of the Go Programming Language (Golang)_click.linksynergy.com Go: The Complete Developer's Guide (Golang) | Udemy C# If you are thinking about GUI development for PC and Web, is a great option. It’s also the programming language for the .NET framework, not to mention used heavily in game development for both PC and consoles. C# If you’re interested in any of the above areas, check out the from Udemy. I see more than 200K students have enrolled in this course, which speaks for its popularity. Learn to Code by Making Games — Complete C# Unity Developer _Game development & design made fun. Learn C# using Unity 4.6 & Unity 5 to create 2D & 3D games for web & mobile in this…_click.linksynergy.com C# Unity Developer 2D: Learn to Code by Making Video Games And again, if you don’t mind learning from free courses, here is a list of some . free C# programming courses for beginners Swift If you are thinking about iOS development like making apps for the iPhone and iPad, then you should seriously consider in 2019. learning Swift It replaces Objective C as the preferred language to develop iOS apps. Since I am the Android guy, I have no goal with respect to Swift, but if do, you can start with the . you iOS 11 and Swift 4 — The Complete iOS App Development Bootcamp _Learn iOS 11 App Development From Beginning to End. Using Xcode 9 and Swift 4. Includes Full ARKit and CoreML Modules!_click.linksynergy.com The Complete iOS App Development Bootcamp: iOS 11 & Swift 4 If you don’t mind learning from free resources then you can also check out this list of for more choices. There’s also . free iOS courses this nifty tutorial Rust To be honest, I don’t know much about since I’ve never used it, but it did take home the prize for ‘most loved programming language’ in the Stack Overflow developer survey, so there’s clearly something worth learning here. Rust There aren’t many free Rust courses out there, but is a good one to start with. Rust For Undergrads _A deep dive into basics of Rust programming language - Free Course_click.linksynergy.com Rust For Undergrads | Udemy PHP If you thought that PHP is dead, then you are wrong. It’s still very much alive and kicking. Fifty percent (50%) of internet websites are built using PHP, and even though it’s not on my personal list of languages to learn this year, it’s still a great choice if you don’t already know it. dead And, if you want to learn from scratch, on Udemy is a great course. PHP for Beginners — Become a PHP Master — CMS Project _Best Rated PHP course on UDEMY...... Over 29,000 Students taking this course already......... BEST Reviewed PHP…_click.linksynergy.com PHP for Beginners - Become a PHP Master - CMS Project And, if you love free stuff to learn PHP, checkout this list of on free PHP and MySQL courses Hackernoon C/C++ Both C and C++ are evergreen languages, and many of you probably know them from school. But if you are doing some serious work in C++, I can guarantee you that your academic experience will not be enough. You need to join a comprehensive online course like to become industry-ready. C++: From Beginner to Expert _Designed for people who don't have any knowledge about the programming and want to program in C++_click.linksynergy.com C++: From Beginner to Expert | Udemy And for my friends who want some free courses to learn C++, here is a list list of . free C++ Programming courses for beginners Conclusion Even if you learn just one programming language apart from the one you use on a daily basis, you will be in good shape for . The most important thing right now is to make your goal and do your best to stick with it. Happy learning! your career growth If you enjoy this article here are few more of my write-ups you may like : The 2019 Web Developer RoadMap 50+ Data Structure and Algorithms Interview Questions 10 Things Every Software Developer Should Know 10 Reasons to Learn Python in 2019 10 Data Science and Machine Learning Courses for Beginners 10 Data Structure Courses to Crack Coding Interviews The 2019 DevOps RoadMap 10 Frameworks Java and Web Developers Can Learn in 2019 Good luck with your Programming t journey! It’s certainly , but by following this list, you are one step closer to becoming the Software Developer, you always wanted to be not going to be easy If you like this article then please consider following me on medium ( ). if you’d like to be notified for every new post and don’t forget to follow on Twitter! javinpaul javarevisited

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