Programming Intro – Best Programming Language

People want to know the “best” programming language, but every language has a purpose and it’s own place.

• To find YOUR best programming language determine what your own problems in technology are, and talk to people about what languages are in demand your area.
• Markup Languages
  • HTML – basically forms the bones of web apps
  • CSS – Cascading Style Sheets are used for formatting HTML pages.
  • XML – Is used to send data to web applications. Podcasts use XML for their RSS feeds.
• PHP
  • Most common server scripting language on shared hosting platforms
  • PHP has been used for approx. 20 years and a huge amount of web apps are built with it.
• Python
  • Best for Modern IT Professionals.
  • Can build everything from GUI desktop apps, to server maintenance apps, and web apps.
  • Is very compatible with API’s and Cloud Services.
• Javascript/ Node.js
  • Javascript is a client side scripting language that has been around for a long time.
  • Generally used for interactive features on a webpage
  • Has been expanded for a number of uses, and even has a server side option in Node.js.
• Swift
  • You need it to develop iOS apps…’nuff said
• Java
  • Java allows code to be written once, and be able to run on many Operating Systems
  • Java is required for Android development
• C#
  • C# was created specifically for coding in the Microsoft Stack
• C/C++
  • Allows you to code sophisticated code for operating systems such as device drivers.
  • Generally the uses are too advanced for new coders without a solid plan.