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1. 5 Popular Programming
Languages

2. Which one should you learn?
There are hundreds of programming languages to choose from, so which one
should you pick?
In order to decide which language you want to learn, you need to know what
type of applications the languages can be used for. Depending on the path you
wish to pursue, the language may not be intended for that purpose.
To help you out, we will discuss the pros, cons and different applications of 5
different programming languages.

3. JavaScript
JavaScript was voted as the number one programming language and
it’s normally used for web development. Automating tasks and
animating web pages are common uses of this language. That being
said, JavaScript is not just reserved for web development, it can also
be used for servers and embedding hardware controls.
• Software Developer
• Web Developer
• Screen Visual Effects
• Processing & Calculating Data on Webpages
Applications include:

4. JavaScript: Pros
• Easy language to learn – The syntax is similar to English and easier
to understand
• Fast – JavaScript is a client-side language, meaning the code can
be run immediately and it reduces the demand on the web server
• Versatile – This language can be used in any webpage for a wide
range of applications

5. JavaScript: Cons
• End-user Reliant – JavaScript can be interpreted differently by
different browsers, making it inconsistent
• Security – Since JavaScript is client-side based, people with
malicious intent can exploit the end user’s applications

6. Python
Python is general purposing language, meaning it can be used
for almost anything. As a high-level programming language, it
makes writing programs easier and faster. Today, Python is used
to power Instagram, build games, and to test microchips.
Applications include:
• Web Developer
• Scientific Computing
• Simple Scripting
• Data Analysis

7. Python: Pros
• Great beginner language – its easy to read and can execute
complex functions
• Open source – publicly available source code that any one can use
for free
• Resourceful and Flexible – numerous resources to pull from and
supports multiple platforms and systems

8. Python: Cons
• Slow – in comparison to other languages such as Java
• Memory Intensive – not suitable for these tasks like high-graphic 3D
games as it takes up a lot of CPU.
• Mobile computing – Python is not a great language to use for this
purpose

9. C#
Applications include:
• Builds software components
• Can be used for cross-applications to connect and build
enterprise solutions
C# is a simple, general purpose language which was created by
Microsoft during its .NET initiatives. C# supports more than one
programming paradigm and allows programmers to use different
styles and languages.

10. C#: Pros
• Common – one of the first backend languages programmers learn
• Integration with Windows – it works well with the Windows
environment without the need to download any necessary add-ons
• Compiled Language – code is stored on a public server so if
hackers want to hack into it, they have to decompile the code to get
the important components

11. C#: Cons
• Compiled language – every time you change it, you must recompile
and deploy the code
• Windows reliant – you need Windows hosting to run .NET
applications in order to use C#

12. Java
• Backend developer
• Big data developer
• Android developer
Applications include:
According to Wiki, Java is a language that was allows application
developers to “write once, run anywhere””. This means that the
application can essentially run on any platform that supports Java.
Today, Java has become one of the most heavily used languages.

13. Java: Pros
• Object oriented – enables you to create modular programs and
reusable code
• Easy to use – easy to write, compile and debug
• Platform independent – you can run the same program on different
systems

14. Java: Cons
• Security Issue – platform is known for having security bugs
exploiting data
• Restriction – Java is mainly used for Android development, whereas
Objective C or Swift is used for iOS development

15. Swift
Applications include:
• Compiling language for iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and
Linus applications
Swift is an open source language which was introduced by Apple
Inc. in 2014 for Apple products. This general-purpose, multi-
paradigm, compiled language is powerful and intuitive. The
language was designed with security as its focus.

16. Swift: Pros
• Open source – has a large community and numerous third-party
tools
• Fast – roughly 8.4x faster than Python and has better memory
management
• Safe – the syntax can be strict, but it prevents errors

17. Swift: Cons
• Unstable – this language is constantly evolving and can be
inconsistent

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19. Information is gathered from these resources:
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C_Sharp_(programming_language)
• https://medium.freecodecamp.org/best-programming-languages-to-learn-in-2018-
ultimate-guide-bfc93e615b35
• http://blog.teamtreehouse.com/what-is-python
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swift_(programming_language)
• https://robogarden.ca/blog/what-is-javascript
• https://simpleprogrammer.com/top-10-programming-languages-learn-2018-
javascript-c-python/