Many sites publish the list of top programming languages or technologies. Still, for my friends who use StackOverflow regularly and me, its developer survey provides a lot of useful insight.
The StackOverflow contains the biggest list of questions and answers on programming languages; I trust their list to be much more accurate than other sources. Still, I also add my own experience to tweak a little bit. In short, this is not the exact list you will see on the StackOverflow survey.
Even though Java is my favorite language, and I know a bit of C and C++, I am striving to learn more programming languages to expand my knowledge and improve my arsenal in the coming year.
I am particularly interested in Python and JavaScript, but you might be interested in something else. This list of top 10 programming languages will help you to make your learning goal for 2022.
10 Best Programming Languages to Learn in 2022
This list is inspired by many lists you will find online like the StackOverFlow, TIBOE, and others but, my list is a little bit different from the StackOverflow or any other list you will find online as I have used my experience to tweak it a bit and what you should learn in 2022.
1. Golang
If you are looking for a modern programming language to learn in 2022, then this is the one programming language you should spend time in 2022. I know it’s not very popular and, at the same time, hard to learn, but I feel its usage will increase exponentially in 2022.
Since there are not many Go developers around and many companies will adopt it, it’s probably the best time to learn Go, especially if you want to create frameworks and things like that.
If you can invest some time and become an expert in Go, you’re going to be in high demand. So, how to start? Well, Go: The Complete Developer’s Guide from Udemy is the online course I will take to begin with Go, which I bought last month for just 10$ from Udemy’s sale price.
2. Java
Java, one of the most popular, powerful, and effective programming languages. Even though I have been using Java for years, I still have to learn many things, like many new features introduced in recent releases like var for local variables, Records, string in the switch, Text Block, Modules, and much more.
My goal for 2022 is to focus on recent Java changes on JDK 9, 10,11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17. If yours is the same, then The Complete Java MasterClass is an excellent place to start with; it recently updated for Java 11.
3. JavaScript
Believe it or not, but JavaScript is the #1 language of the web. The rise of jQuery, Angular, Vue, Svelte, and React.js has made JavaScript even more popular. Since you just cannot stay away from the web, it’s better to learn JavaScript sooner than later.
Even if you are not using Angular JS or React JS, many other libraries, like jQuery, are based on JavaScript. It’s also the number one language for client-side validation, which makes it worth learning JavaScript.
If you decide to learn JavaScript in 2022, this JavaScript Masterclass is an excellent place.
4. Python
Python has now toppled Java to become the most taught programming language in Universities and academics. I have been trying to learn Python since last year, but somehow, it always gets pushed down on my list of goals.
It’s a compelling language and high to generate scripts. You will find a python module for everything you can think of like I was looking for a command to listen to UDP traffic on Linux but couldn’t find anything, so I wrote a Python script in 10 minutes to do the same.
If you want to learn Python in 2022, the Python Fundamentals from Pluralsight is the best online course to start with.
If you don’t have Pluralsight membership, I encourage you to get one because it allows you to access their 5000+ online courses on all the latest topics like front-end and back-end development, machine learning, etc.
It also includes interactive quizzes, exercises, and the latest certification material. It’s more like Netflix for Software Developers, and Since learning is an essential part of our job, Pluralsight membership is a great way to stay ahead of your competition. You can also gift it to any programmer.
5. Kotlin
If you think seriously about Android App development, then Kotlin is the programming language to learn in 2022. It is probably the next big thing happening in the Android world.
Even though Java is my preferred language, Kotlin has native support, and many IDEs like IntelliJ IDEA and Android Studio support Kotile for Android development.
If you want to learn Kotlin in 2022, then The Complete Android Kotlin Developer Course is probably the best online course to start with.
6. C#
I am not a big fan of C#, and probably I won’t learn it in 2022, but you may want to. It’s anyway a great language to developer GUI. Nevertheless, if you decide to learn C# in 2022, you can also check out the Learn to Code by Making Games – Complete C# Unity Developer from Udemy; I see more than 200K students have enrolled in this course, which speaks for its popularity.
7. Swift
If you are thinking about iOS development, like making iPhone and iPad apps, you should seriously consider learning Swift in 2022.
It replaces Objective C as the preferred language to develop iOS apps. Since I am the Android guy, I have no goal concerning Swift, but if you do, you can start with the iOS 11 and Swift 4 – The Complete iOS App Development Bootcamp, another excellent course from Udemy I bought last month.
If you don’t mind learning from free resources, you can also check out this list of free iOS courses for more choices.
8. Rust
To be honest, I don’t know much about Rust and its usage as I have never used it, but whatever I heard, it’s the right language for developers. For the last couple of years, it has won first place for “most loved programming language” in the Stack Overflow Developer Survey.
I think, If you are an experienced programmer and you’re looking for a new language in 2022, Rust might be the right choice because developers love this language. If you decide to learn Rust in 2022, here is a list of the best Rust courses that you can join to start with.
9. PHP
Yup, another surprise. If you thought that PHP is dead, then you are wrong. It’s still alive and kicking. As you know, 50% of internet websites are built using PHP; hence you cannot ignore the power of PHP. Though it’s not on my list of things to learn in 2022, it’s still a great programming language to learn, and if I decide to learn PHP, then PHP for Beginners is a good starting point.
10. C/C++
Both C and C++ are evergreen languages, and most of you know from your Academics btw that if you are doing some serious work in C++, your Academic experience will not be enough. To become industry-ready, you need to join a comprehensive online course, like C++: From Beginner to Expert.
That’s all about some of the best programming languages you can learn in 2022. You can choose one or two languages from this list and focus on that. Even if you learn just one programming language apart from the one you use daily, you will be in good shape for your career growth. The most important thing right now is making your goal and trying your best to achieve it in 2022.
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