13 Programming Languages to learn in 2016

13 Programming Languages to learn in 2016

 Deepanshu Rajora

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Just imagine if a machine starts talking to humans, then what languages they would be used to communicate???

Programming is a typing language between machine and developer. It is very important to know a common language to communicate between them. In this era where the world is technically developing with the growing demand of programmers, at the same time where even a kid is learning programming in school. Due to which the competition level will be very high in the coming years.

So the very first question that pops up is “from where and when I should start?” Stop scratching your head!!! Here are top 13 basic languages you should start learning.

When you are just beginning, you might not know about these languages, but you can certainly make some efforts to learn about them and do mastery on at least one or more languages; then you can certainly gain a high-paid job for yourself in the industry. We have mentioned here 13 excellent programming languages of 2016 which you should learn and have a better idea.

1. JAVA :
Java is one of the most popular languages for building back-ends for modern enterprise-web applications. Java is considered as the perfect language for the developers and programmers to learn. Currently it is the topmost programming language and has grabbed the highest position with Android OS yet again, though it was a bit down a few years ago. Java can be utilized for mobile-based applications, enterprise level purpose, for creating desktop applications, and for establishing Android apps on tablets and smartphones.
With Java and frameworks based on it, web developers can build scalable web apps for a variety of users. Java is also the main language used to develop native Android apps for smartphones and tablets.

2. PHP :                              

With the help of PHP, you can enlarge a web app very quickly and effortlessly. PHP is the actual foundation of many strong content management systems, for example, WordPress. PHP is really a valuable programming language for the developers and programmers. PHP powers a majority of today’s data-driven websites, the best things in using PHP are that it is extremely simple for a newcomer, yet offers many advanced features for a professional programmer.                                 

JavaScript is an interpreted computer programming language.JavaScript does not create applets or stand-alone applications. In its most common form, JavaScript resides inside HTML documents, and can provide levels of interactivity to web pages that are not achievable with simple HTML.


Python is a general-purpose interpreted, interactive, object-oriented, and high-level programming language.

Python can almost do it all. Web apps, user interfaces, data analysis, statistics — whatever your problem, there’s likely a framework for it in Python. Most recently, Python has been used as a key tool for data scientists to sift through giant data sets for any industry.

5. C :
Why is the C language still popular? Size. C is small, fast and powerful. If you’re building software for embedded systems, working with system kernels or just want to squeeze every last drop of the resources you have at hand, C is lean, mean and ready to scream. You can increase your conceptual knowledge by learning about C this year that is unique programming language. Being the oldest, it should be learnt firstly when you start up, and it is mainly applied in forming different softwares as well.

6. SQL :
Structured Query Language (SQL) is a widely-used language for working with databases. 
When you are executing on databases such as Microsoft SQL server, Oracle, MySQL, etc, you should be aware of SQL programming language or Structured Query Language(SQL). 

SQL gives you the ability to find the exact information you want in a fast, repeatable and reliable way. Using SQL, you can easily query and extract meaningful data from large, complex databases.

Objective-C is a general-purpose,object-oriented programming language that adds Smalltalk-style messaging to the C programming language.If you are the one who is interested on constructing apps for iOS, then you have to know about Objective-C language efficiently. It is the main programming language used to write apps for the iPhone and iPad, and it is incredibly flexible and powerful and is actually very similar in many ways to other popular programming languages.

While last year’s hype centered on Apple’s new language Swift, Objective-C is still the foundational language if you want to build apps for the Apple ecosystem. With Objective-C and XCode, the official software development tool from Apple, you can quickly produce iOS app that can be noticeable in App Store.

8. RUBY :
If you want to start your project in record time, or prototype a new idea for your next big web app? Ruby (and Ruby on Rails) can get you there quickly. It has an elegant syntax that is natural to read and easy to write.

This programming language is applied massively for web programming, and hence turned out to be the ideal selection for the beginner companies.It can be learnt easily, also very strong and clear-cut.

9. C++ :
C++ is an extension of C. It is called as general purpose object oriented programming language. It is considered to be an intermediate level language, as it encapsulates both high and low level language features.It is pronounced as "c plus plus". 

When you need to connect directly to hardware to get the most out of your processing power, C++ is the perfect choice for developing powerful desktop software, hardware-accelerated games and memory-intensive apps on desktops, consoles and mobile devices.

10. C# :
If you are familiar with C & C++. It won’t be difficult for you to get accustomed with C# after knowing C and C++.C# is the primary language for developing on Microsoft platforms and services. Whether you’re building modern web applications using Azure and .NET, apps for Windows devices or powerful desktop apps for your business, C# is the quickest way to harness all that Microsoft has to offer. 

11. PERL :

Perl has powered the web since its early beginnings, and is still considered a key tool for any IT professional. Though this programming language is a bit puzzling, but it is really a strong one that you can learn for this year, and renew your knowledge. 

12. .Net :
Although .Net is not a language in itself, .NET is a key Microsoft platform for cloud, service and app development that gets more advanced and valuable with each release. Due to the recent open-sourcing efforts of Microsoft, .NET is now coming to Google and Apple platforms. As a result, you can use .NET today with a variety of programming languages to build apps for windows, multiple systems and for web that easily support multiple platforms.

13. R :
R is powering the revolution of big data, and is a must-know language in 2016 for anyone in need of serious data analysis. From science and business to entertainment and social media, R is the language to learn for statistical analysis across nearly every field of interest.

Hence, the above programming languages are known to be the best ones of 2016. So all the programming enthusiasts should ensure that they’re updated regarding them. Knowing such programming languages will certainly take them to a greater level altogether in their career!

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