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Top 5 programming languages 2022.

Programming languages are languages that establish communication between the computer and the user. With this, users can set instructions for the computers to follow, implement algorithms, create applications, websites, and so on.
The first high-level programming language created was FORTRAN (Formula Translator) which was tested in 1954 and released in 1957. It was created by John Backus under the influence of IBM. This has led to the development of various other programming languages which run fast and excel in various aspects. Here is a list of the top 5 programming languages in the year 2022.

Python.
Python is one of the most popular programming languages today. It was created in 1991 by Guido van Rossum. It has uses in various aspects of tech including web development and design, data analysis, data science, machine learning, GUI based applications. It is fast and easy to learn by most people. Most beginners start with the python programming language and it has shown promise that it will remain useful for a very long time. Python as one of the most used programming languages is in high demand so payments are between 5 to 6 figures which vary by field of study, industry, and application.

Javascript.
Javascript is a language developed by Brendan Eich in 1995. It is a high-level programming language that works hand in hand with HTML and CSS. While HTML is seen as the building block and CSS as the styling and beautifying script, Javascript is the functional aspect that makes the interface interact with the user. Javascript is one of the most popular languages since web development is such a big field in the industries it is arguably the best programming language but is limited to functional programming and web development. It is used for most websites designed today.

C#.
C# is a language developed in the year 2000 by Microsoft's Anders Hejlsberg.
It was developed similarly to java but specifically to run in Microsoft's .Net framework. C# has various uses in the tech industry which comprises game development, web development, machine learning, Cloud-based services, mobile, and desktop apps. Those who use the languages vary from beginners to experts. It's quite easy to learn and implement but like every programming language, it takes time.

Java.
Java was first released in 1995 by James Gosling in Sun Microsystems. It is a language designed for embedded network applications running on different platforms like phones and devices. It can also be used to build web applications, GUI's, mobile applications, games, and so on. It is a fairly difficult programming language to learn but widely used as it is known for its diversity and ability to create applications that run on various systems.

C++.
C++ was developed by Bjarne Stroustrup in 1985.C++ is used to design operating systems, GUI's, Games, Database software, banking applications, and so on. It is a strongly typed object-oriented programming language, fairly easy to learn but like all programming languages require commitment and dedication to learn.

All programming languages are in use no matter how old they may seem, There are some which do the work faster and easier that's why I've highlighted 5 of the most useful programming languages as of 2022, but it's important to learn them in accord to the technical field you're driving to as most of them are included in job requirements, wish you a safe tech journey ahead, like, share, comment your thoughts below.

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