The continual need for code to be changed and updated<\/li>

The speed at which in technology is advancing<\/li>

The growing complexity and sophistication of projects<\/li>

Need for innovative software<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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So what are the programming languages that are in demand?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Similar to previous years, there is no definitive list of the most in-demand programming languages. Factors such as the questions posed, the emphasis of the survey administrator, the source of the survey participants, along with their geographic location, to name a few, can influence the findings recorded. As a result, we have examined a number of respected resources that track such data, and have summarised the results in Exhibit 1 below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Exhibit 1: Top programming languages for 2021 (Sources: TIOBE, IEEE, Stack Overflow, PYPL Index)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Similar to previous years, there is some commonality across the various lists, and especially with respect to the top five:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Java<\/li>
Python<\/li>
JavaScript<\/li>
Members of the C family, especially C and C++.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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So which languages are popular based on development area?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Having said this, it ought to be considered that the best programming languages to learn may be influenced by the development area for which they would be used. As reflected in Exhibit 2, the popular languages for specific areas can vary, though some commonalities still exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Exhibit 2: Popular programming languages by development area (Source: Fullstack Academy)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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In summary, and in order to be improve marketability, it may be prudent to develop proficiency in popular languages that tend to be used across the board, along with key languages that are widely used in one’s development area(s) of interest. Further, it is important to emphasise that the languages that are currently in demand, potentially, may not be as popular in the future. As technology and development needs and skills evolve, the emphasis among existing languages may shift and new languages may be developed to better fulfil programming requirement. It is thus wise to monitor the trends in your field of interest, the industry generally, as well as in home country, in order to be in a position to adapt and pivot as might be needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Image credit: Gerd Altmann (Pixabay<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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