Top 5 programming languages for 2022
The software sector is fast-growing, and growing even faster is the importance of choosing the right programming language for your product. Before choosing to write any code, you need to select the right combination of technologies, which is often no easy task, especially if you are a non-technical founder. There are a multitude of options in the market and choosing the wrong language or framework might cause serious consequences.
In our blog, we help you understand some of the programming languages that are bound to dominate in 2022, what they are used for, and the factors that dictate the best choice.
Python was one of the dominant languages used in 2021 and looks like it will continue to be popular in 2022. It is not only one of the leading choices with the developers but also a top choice with the clients. It is an open-source programming language known for its readability which makes it easy for beginners to learn this language and build models for machine learning. Python continues to have a reputation for developing desktop and web applications.
Java was one of the early languages to have a global impact and has inspired numerous other programming languages. It follows the approach “write once, run anywhere” which applies that Java programs can run on multiple operating systems. Because they are considered one of the safest and convenient programming languages, it is not hard to believe that Java is the language on which the android system operates. Even today as many powerful languages are making their mark in the market, Java still has a niche of its own.
In this tech-driven age, Javascript is used by almost all developers in some way or the other. Being a high-level language, JavaScript is one of the core technologies of the World Wide Web. Earlier, it was mainly used for front-end development, but with the onset of NodeJS, JavaScript is now being used for backend development as well. This has made it easier for the companies to work with full-stack developers having expertise in both frontend and backend using JavaScript.
Swift is a robust open-source programming language designed by Apple. It is a mix of two of the finest programming languages, C and Objective-C. Since Swift as a skill was released by Apple, they have more or less always been in increasing demand. As a programming language, Swift is comparatively easier to learn as it involves fewer coding skills. Its main purpose is iOS and macOS application development. Some of the popular apps that are written in Swift include WordPress, LinkedIn, and Lyft.
Kotlin is a cross-platform, open-source programming language developed by JetBrains and since its launch, its usage has only increased. This is one of the reasons why Google has preferred Kotlin as a language for Android app development. Kotlin is interoperable with Java, implying that developers can make use of Java frameworks and libraries in Kotlin and vice-versa. It has been observed that the complexities faced while using Java are eliminated in Kotlin, and so it is no surprise that many industry giants have preferred to successfully migrate from Java to Kotlin.
Looking Ahead
There's little doubt that 2022 will see rapid progress in these and other programming languages, as the world emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic. At Carnera, we see a prime opportunity for startups, and technology-driven corporations to capitalize on these emerging languages to become more successful than ever. Let's hope that the resulting innovation makes the world better for people and businesses.
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