Best Programming Language to Learn in 2020?

[Pennyliu1993]

To learn Javascript, first of all, it has little to do with Java, so you don't need Java foundation, but at least you need Html foundation, otherwise even if you learn, you don't know how to use it better and more effectively. Learning Html is relatively easy. If the requirements are not too high, you can look at Css and Div appropriately afterwards.

 

[glukos]

Honestly if you wanted to build small and mid apps you won't see differences.

If you consider of creating web apps you need to learn HTML,CSS,JS (some frameworks).
You have to remember that every app have some database so you need to learn basics sql tsql something about oracle/mssql cloud solutions, orm etc. It will be good if you knew something about backend.
And you have to remember another think that everything soon will be 'smart' so you need to add intelligence to your apps to. So you need to learn for example tensorflow, something about machine learning etc.

There are many more things that you need to learn but programming is all about gaining experience and constant learning.

So as you see road to become really good programmer is long and time consuming.

But answering to your question i really like c# because you can do easily any sort of apps on any device (xamarin -> mobile apps, asp.net mvc/core -> web apps, wpf -> desktop apps).
Provider (microsoft) gave to developers best IDE (visual studio) for free. And of course .Net framework has many many pros.

And one tip. From the begging try to write as good code as you can in case of quality. It will pay you back in the future .

 

[Themella]

I can't understand why most programmer talk about python as the future. I don't know USA work opportunity but all over the europe PHP programmer is really Asked ad really good payed. Im an php internet programmer i know javascript,jquery,ajax and more other web tool with 20 year of experience i red an correct some python application without any kind of study in it.

I know actually only one live project in python and is Plone. Other thousand of live project is PHP project

Anyway study what you want for me is the same. I only know a really good job opportunity (in europe) for php programmer.

 

[sekretseo]

I prefer Java. I think it is the best programming language.

 

[anup999]

There are many languages to learn out there, and every language has its own benefits and limitations.
I suggest you learn "C" first. It is the mother language and if you learn it you can learn other languages easily.

 

[wexweys]

Python.

 

[SnoopyDough]

Java, PHP, Python and JS and you have got it all.

 

[ebalda]

Depends from your needs

If you are in to ML/AI/Data Science then Python

If you are in to the Web development front end or back end or all together(full stack) then Javascript preferably Typescript

If you are in to mobile (not game) you can also learn Javascript or even better Flutter and Dart

If you are in to building fast system applications then GoLang or RUST

 

[przeCinek19]

'Sup
i would say. The best programming language to learn is that which you can learn for a long period of time.
You should pick one and stick to it until you dont nail it.
Cheers.

 

[arcticb]

Javascript is a sensible starting point.

I say that regardless of what your end goal is because at this stage I really wouldn't worry about getting the 'best' language. The main thing is you learn and JS is a solid language with broad uses. Don't paint yourself into an obscure niche at this stage.

Every language has pros and cons, and individual quirks. Some have steeper learning curves. You'll develop a preference for your 'go-to' language, tempered by what works best for the task you're doing. In any case, after a point language just becomes a tool, and when you're proficient it's pretty easy to pick up a second, third, fourth language.

 

[Monstter]

What a god pythoner can do?

 

[vividus designs]

dart. flutter is beoming popular

 

[Unchained]

What language do I need to learn if I want to create really awesome/helpful wordpress plugins with the full knowledge of troubleshooting everything when something goes wrong? I think wordpress is not going anywhere. And if I manage to make a simple and helpful plugin and charge a subscription for it then that would be a nice income stream

 

[Red Yonko]

I would recommend you javascript, OP.
But it's based on what you're interested in. If you want a server-side language for web applications then PHP would be a nice choice.
C# of course is perfect for games. Take a look here for example:

Python is the easiest to start, but C+ might be the better in my opinion.
So my choice would be either: python, javascript / c+

What is C+? You mean C++ or C#?

 

[tubeboost]

C# of course is perfect for games.

C++ is still №1 in gamedev.

 

[Red Yonko]

C++ is still №1 in gamedev.

Who says that?

 

[kinglion]

Who says that?

Game Engine Dev is mainly C or C++.
For 3D graphics you will probably use OpenGL where you have to know C++

In the otherhand when you use DirectX you can use C# or C++

Game Dev is a realy huge category
You have to pick something like level development, character design, engine development etc.
And everyfield has its own Programming language

 

[Red Yonko]

Game Engine Dev is mainly C or C++.
For 3D graphics you will probably use OpenGL where you have to know C++

In the otherhand when you use DirectX you can use C# or C++

Game Dev is a realy huge category
You have to pick something like level development, character design, engine development etc.
And everyfield has its own Programming language

I just have experienced Unity Engine (which uses c#) and I can say it's perfect.

 

[kinglion]

I just have experienced Unity Engine (which uses c#) and I can say it's perfect.

As you say
You use Unity

But what about source and Unreal? They use C++


To OP:
Look up all Programming languages that BHW members posted and pick one that fits your needs

 

[Hackdbrain]

One of my 2020 goals is getting into Python as well, purely for the sake of automatization & Data Analyses.

If anyone knows good Youtubers or Udemy courses, feel free to let me know.

go to youtube and search for mike dane. that guy is a software wizard. Quality free tutorials