Programming languages to learn in 2022

Divine Erhomonsele
3 min readOct 30, 2021

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One thing we have learnt during the pandemic about technology is the fact that technology is moving very fast, faster than we can imagine.

Choosing a programing language to learn can be influenced by so many reasons such as demand, location, what field you want to go in and more.

Here are some programming languages and reasons to be an expert in them in the coming year.

1 Python

Python has been one of the most popular languages and it will continue to be reasons be that it has a very wide range of scope and also very easy to learn in comparison to other languages.

Python is used for Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Visualization and Web development as well.

Python’s most popular framework, Django is a web-based framework used to develop high end websites.

Companies such as Google, Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube even the new Clubhouse all use Django in their tech stack

Python over the years has been proven to be very resilient in the programming development space.

The average salary of a python developer in the UK is £55,000 / annual.

https://uk.talent.com/salary?job=python+developer

2 JavaScript

There is no way this list would be complete without JavaScript. JavaScript is used in so many areas of software development. It is suitable for both Mobile apps and web development.

JavaScript isn’t a new language and has always been in demand since it first arrived.

Modern websites and some modern apps make use of JavaScript to enhance high performance functionality.

Some popular JavaScript frameworks are React Js, Vue Js, Node Js, AngularJS.

JavaScript is one of the core ingredients of creating an SPA (Single Page Application).

The average salary of a JavaScript developer in the UK is £50,000 / annual.

https://uk.talent.com/salary?job=javascript+developer

3 C++

C++ is one of the oldest on the list and has stood the test of time. It is an object-oriented programming language that was created in the late 1900s.

Most of the leading operating systems such as Linux, Windows, iOS, Android have their backbones developed in C++

C++ is used to develop some of the most reliable database as well such as MySql and MongoDb which power up platforms such as Facebook and Google.

C++ is also used to develop Virtual Reality and Virtual Reality is something we would be seeing more often as companies such as Meta (previously Facebook) investing billions into it.

The average salary of a C++ developer in the UK is £50,000 / annual.

https://uk.talent.com/salary?job=c%2B%2B+developer

4 GO

GO is one of the fastest growing programming languages developed by Google.

It is relatively new compared to the others on this list. It is known for been really fast and easy to get started with.

GO powers up some of Google’s products and its still used by other tech giants as well.

This language may be really new compared to others, but it is pulling up the weight as the older ones as it is been used for high end projects as well

The average salary of a GO developer in the UK is £63,176 / annual.

https://uk.talent.com/salary?job=GO+developer

Summary

Programming is one of the best skills to have in this modern day and age. Most billionaires and Millionaires of todays age have technical backgrounds.

Outside the fact that it can create financial benefit, it can also make this world a better place. Imagine the teenagers and youth with programming skills making positive impacts with their technical skills and revolutionary ideas.

If you are having trouble trying to choose what language to learn, this post can assist you with making the right decision

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