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Overview of Programming Languages<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even with the pandemic, the last year has been a blessed one for the IT industry. OneClick continued to be a popular choice as the <\/span>top website and mobile app development company<\/strong><\/a> in the USA and other parts of the world.<\/span> As a round-up of our projects and inquiries, we decided to compile a list of the <\/span>best programming languages in 202<\/strong><\/b>6 <\/strong>that were most requested by our clients.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The IT field is probably the fastest-changing one. This sector is punctuated by the continuous arrival of new technologies, frameworks, and software with permanent updates which have consequences on programming languages. Each year, these evolve according to the demand of the IT market and their popularity among developers. New job opportunities and training needs are emerging.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the 5 Best Programming Languages for Beginners<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Python, the Essential<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Whether it is for beginners or experienced developers, knowledge of the Python language is essential. With its intuitive and easy-to-learn syntax, it is ideal for getting started with programming. But it is also a very versatile programming language used for the back-end, mobile applications, or in the field of data science.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the RedMonk ranking, in 2020, Python for the first time outclassed Java to become the <\/span>most popular programming language<\/b>. Its use has grown by over 18% over the past 5 years.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Python is a highly sought-after language for its compatibility with cutting-edge AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies as well as with deep learning. It contains many packages and frameworks like \u201cPyTorch\u201d which help developers to create and integrate machine learning models.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So there is no doubt that the demand to hire Python developers will increase further with the rise of AI and machine learning.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. JavaScript, the Eternal First<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n
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In the ranking of the <\/span>list of best programming languages<\/b>, many appear and then disappear quickly, except one, which stays constant; it is JavaScript. It has indeed been ranked among the best languages \u200b\u200bfor several years.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a StackOverflow survey, it also remains the <\/span>most popular language among developers<\/b> and is regularly used by large companies like Facebook, Google, and Microsoft.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If it is above all a dynamic front-end-oriented language, front-end developers<\/a><\/strong> can harness its power to build engaging and interactive user interfaces for web applications. Additionally, JavaScript also has many platforms and libraries for programming mobile applications, games, or even for back-end development. Among the most famous are <\/span>React and Node.js<\/b>. With such an ecosystem, Javascript should largely retain its place on the <\/span>list of best programming languages of 202<\/strong><\/b>5.<\/span>3. Java, the Resistant<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n

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Many times, Java has experienced a loss of popularity in the programming field, primarily because of its notoriously difficult learning. Yet when we look at statistics, language remains one of the most widely used every year.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2020, there were almost 8 million JAVA developers across the world. In the RedMonk report, it ranks 3rd just after JavaScript and Python.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its major advantage is its famous principle of “Write Once Run Anywhere” which allows Java code to be executed on other platforms without recompiling. It is also widely used with the Android operating system, web, mobile, and desktop applications, and scientific programs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its popularity as the <\/span>best programming language for web development <\/b>also comes from its Spring and Hibernate frameworks and its powerful features such as:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n