DEV Community

Cover image for What's the best Programming language to learn?
Ranga Reddy
Ranga Reddy

Posted on • Edited on

What's the best Programming language to learn?

Hi there πŸ‘‹,

My name is Ranga Reddy, I'm a software developer based in India, you can find me on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

I've been programming for 2 years, learned Swift, Dart, Python, JavaScript, and Java, and won few student competitions.

🎯 Straight to the point

It is a common question when you want to start programming as a career or second language to learn and also important to consider because it is always an investment of your time and brainpower. I'm here to make it simple and clear for you.

πŸš€ Goal

I am not going to tell you which language is best, You gonna decide which language you want to learn and why? by the end of this article.

πŸ’Ž How to find the best one?

Let us consider each programming language as Car. Each Car is differed by following

  • Engine
  • Mileage
  • Speed
  • Market Area

Same as Programming languages do, each programming language is built for its purpose and capabilities to perform some set of operations. There is no best programming language. Each programming language has its pros and cons.

Now, you have more questions in the head, and its time to Switch.

πŸ›  Switch

Here we are finding a Treasure(The language that suits you). I want to make things much more clear likewise I've written in different scenarios and choose one that fits you.

  • Case 0: Before all this should I learn C Programming?

    It depends on you, Initially, C is only the only Programming that serves a wide number of users so many people suggest you learn that but, It's 2020 I think not mandatory to learn it first. You can freely learn any language as the first language.

  • Case 1: Where and What to Start?

    In this scenario, I think you're new to programming then answer the following questions to yourself.

    • Have I ever inspired to build or create something?
    • If, what is that area? (like web development, app development, data analytics, etc.)

    By this time I think you have something rolling in your head. Keep it safe. We have Something todo.

  • Case 2: I have an interest in that field but, what should I learn?

    In this case, you have an inspiration to build something then follow the below steps to find your treasure.

    • Google like this Which programming languages help to a build Your Inspiration Placeholder(app/website)

    Then know you will have plenty of languages in your hand (don't get tensed)

  • Case 3: How to choose one language?

    Here you go with the final procedure to find your treasure. Now you have a handful of languages in hour hand. The language you select should the following characteristics

    Please don't think why I have to do all this, This is your answer when some ask why did you choose this language?

    • Top-ranked in the renowned programming languages ranking websites.
    • Already mainstream and firmly established in the Software Development industry.
    • Popularity is increasing or stable and not sharply decreasing.
    • Does It have a large set of libraries, frameworks, tooling support, and have a large community.
    • Does It have a demand in the job market with a good salary?

✌️Conclusion:

I hope you found the treasure and know the answer to why you choose that language.

If you love this article please like and share with your friends and community and comment on your chosen language after this.

♻️ Learn, Code, Enjoy.

Top comments (0)