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Top 10 Programming Languages Expected To Be In Demand in 2014

by HSG on Apr 02, 2014 in Articles from Software Fans

For those newly moving into the realm of programming, the important question to mull over is what programming language or technology to specialize in. On the other hand, those who are already working as a software developer, the constant worry remains whether their current technology would become obsolete very soon.

Both these concerns could be easily addressed by checking the list of programming languages that are highly in demand and formulating the career by modifying your specialization accordingly. The supply for the developers have not met with the demand in these programming languages yet, making them most viable options for career.

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Popular Programming Languages Based on TIOBE Index

The top 10 list of programming languages which are highly in demand in 2014 is listed below in the order of popularity. These languages are identified from the TIOBE Programming Community index which consists of 20 top programming languages. TIOBE index is an indicator of the popularity of programming languages and is updated once in every month.  This index is calculated using multiple search engines, and the ratings are based on the number of skilled engineers world-wide, courses and third party vendors.

Based on the TIOBE Programming Community index, the programming languages that are highest in demand are:

10. Visual Basic .NET

With a rating of 1.86%, VB .NET starts off the top 10 league of programming languages. This language could be learnt from w3schools, msdn.microsoft etc. This framework is ideal for building webpages with CSS, JavaScript as well as HTML. It could be used for developing web forms, web pages as well as MVC.

9. JavaScript

JavaScript holds the ninth position in the list with a rating of 1.9%. This language could be learnt from codeschool, learn-js.org etc. This programming language is ideal for developing websites with animated web functions, as well as in game development. 

8. Python

Python has an overall rating of 2.02%, making it eighth in the list of favorite programming languages. This server side scripting language that powers famous sites like Pinterest and Instagram could be learnt from python.org, codeacademy, HsgTraining etc.

7. Visual Basic

With a rating of around 2.96%, Visual Basic is in the seventh position in the top 10 languages.  This language from Microsoft has been used for creating various GUI applications and could be learnt from vbtutor, w3schools etc

6. PHP  

The rating of 3.70% puts PHP in the sixth position of the list. This scripting language is especially useful for development of dynamic websites and apps. This language could be learnt from codeacademy, PHP.NET etc.  The ability of PHP to directly embed into HTML source document is its best feature, making it the top choice in various websites like wordpress and Facebook.

5. C#

With 5.57% rating, C# also proves its place in fifth position of the top 10 programming languages. C sharp or C# is the general purpose language that combines the principles of C as well as C++ for developing various softwares in the windows platform. C# could be learnt from various places like MSVirtualAcademy, Udemy, TutorialsPoint, , HsgTraining etc.

4. C++

C++ has an overall rating of 6.31%, and is placed in the fourth position of the list. The behemoth software like Adobe, Firefox and winamp is powered using C++. This programming language could be learned from Cplusplus.com, CProgramming, HsgTraining etc. Various application software, system software as well as client server applications are developed using C++.

3. Objective-C

With almost double the rating when compared to fourth position, Objective-C is starts off the elite three with a rating of 12.14%. The use of this language is extensive in Apple iPhone development as it is a primary language for software of iOS. There are various sources for learning Objective-C like cocoadevcentral, tutsplus , Udumy etc.

2. Java  

The ever popular Java is a close second with a rating of 16.41%. It has multitude of uses, including developing various enterprise apps and infrastructure, web development, as well as mobile app development.  Java could be learnt from various sources like Oracle, LearnJavaOnline, Udemy, HSGTraining , and etc.

1. C
The programming language of C heads the list with a rating of 17.54%. C is used as both systems programming language as well as applications programming language for various systems like embedded systems application. There are various sources available for learning C like CProgramming.com, Learn C etc.

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