Best programming languages on Reddit

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Python

4.6

(25)

"Python in general and Vex for houdini"

"Python is widely used and highly regarded."

"Python and it's also easy to learn compared to other languages."

"Python. It’s the standard"

"Extremely versatile and popular."

"Python was my first programming language back in high school years."

"Python is more fun and easier to use."

"Python is highly recommended for data analysis."

"Python has the most impact and is used daily."

"Though it isn't technically a programming language, SQL is really good to learn."

C++

4.1

(17)

"Cpp."

"Excellent for performance-intensive applications."

"Want to work on games in the Unreal Engine? C++ it is."

"C++ is good if you're planning to develop SW for instruments / do method development in theoretical chemistry."

"C and C++ are great for automation."

"C++ is good for speed."

"C++ is where it all started! It's a heavy duty programming language."

"I've written trading systems and video games in C++, though it's not the fastest language for every aspect of either job."

"C++ is performative and widely used for plugins."

"But If you want to get to know some algorithms you should go with low level programming language, I know C++ a little bit"

JavaScript

4.6

(12)

"JavaScript is vital for interactive web development."

"JavaScript is versatile and easy to learn. You can do many things with it!"

"Javascript particularly node js has wide applications and I recommend you should learn"

"JavaScript is heavily used in any and all web development."

"Learn JavaScript. You’ll probably need it anyway in the future, it's everywhere."

"When it comes to full-blown programming languages, Python (or Javascript, for web-based stuff)."

"You can pretty much do anything with JavaScript."

"Javascript runs (just about) everywhere! Most web development uses at least some Javascript."

"JavaScript is easy to pick up and useful."

"JavaScript adds functionality and interactivity to web pages."

C#

4.3

(12)

"C# is versatile and powerful."

"C#, PHP, Java, Golang, fpc (Lazarus-ide) and Delphi are fine."

"Powerful for games and versatile."

"C# is simple, concise and encourages good practices."

"C# is also a great choice due to the abundance of resources available."

"C#, Java, and TypeScript are pretty much the most in demand languages."

"I'm working in C# now on trading systems because while it's actually much slower than C++, there's more to performance than clock ticks."

"C# is also a good choice for those familiar with Python."

"If you want to learn programming language i think you could go with C# its have it similarity with python as I've heard"

"C#/lua for gaming"

Go

4.5

(10)

"C#, PHP, Java, Golang, fpc (Lazarus-ide) and Delphi are fine."

"Golang is a powerful language that is becoming increasingly popular, often compared to Python."

"I would choose go or javascript probably."

"Go is super easy to learn, and pretty versatile. It's primarily for web development, but I write all my CLI tools with it as well."

"Learning a functional programming language made me a better programmer."

"For back end, I would use Go."

"Go will be the core of the backend."

"Go is useful for web development."

"If you're interested in web development or devops, Go is a good choice. It's the one I am currently learning."

"Go looks interesting, but it doesn't seem all that popular."

C

3.9

(9)

"Learning lower level programming with manual memory management is highly recommended."

"C is the best language for learning the fundamentals of programming."

"C: low level is fun, the language is simple with a lot of nuance to explore, and it will help you appreciate higher level languages."

"Any low level programming language, can’t go wrong with C, Zig, Rust, Go, etc"

"An interesting project would also be c."

"C and Python are great as a baseline depending on specialization."

"C teaches coding fundamentals and what is happening in the computer."

"C is challenging but rewarding."

"C is lower level and requires memory management."

SQL

4.6

(7)

"SQL is important for database management."

"SQL is your friend."

"I highly recommend it!"

"SQL is essential for daily tasks."

"SQL"

"Most library catalogs are relational databases that use SQL underneath."

"Then go with SQL."

Java

4.0

(7)

"C#, PHP, Java, Golang, fpc (Lazarus-ide) and Delphi are fine."

"Widely used and reliable."

"Learning the basics of object-oriented programming in Java or C# is highly recommended."

"I've written trading systems in Java; Java, thanks to JIT, is about as fast as C."

"Java + Postgresql to round out full stack skills as a start."

"Java is easy to learn after Python."

"If the author just want these kids suffering and quit programming"

R

4.3

(6)

"R, Python, and SPSS if you ever feel like you'll be interested in psych aspects."

"R and Python are both great picks and are widely used at high levels in the field."

"R is great for data extraction and plotting."

"R is recommended for biology."

"R is the academic programming language of choice and is great for statistics."

"R programming is useful for research."

#10

Laravel

5.0

(5)

"Laravel Jetstream sets you up with user login, password resets, 2-factor auth, and user/team management."

"Laravel Horizon provides performance and queue monitoring."

"Laravel Herd is a one-click install for a PHP dev environment."

"Laravel Cashier provides Stripe or Paddle integration for handling payments."

"Laravel Breeze provides user login, user profiles, and password reset functionality out of the box."

#11

Programming Languages

3.8

(6)

"Python > JavaScript > TypeScript > Kotlin/Swift > C++ > C/Rust"

"For a traditional IT infrastructure role, Python is it. Java and C++ if your doing developer/back end work"

"Python or C++ in my opinion is the best choice for the beginning"

"Generally, python is a good, flexible and powerful language for e.g. scripting, database access and AI. Classic language to learn object oriented programming is for sure C++."

"Game development - predominantly C# with a good smattering of C++"

"You’ll probably have better luck with Java, C-based languages, or Python."

#12

Microsoft

4.2

(5)

"C# is a very good general purpose language with a ton of demand in the job market."

"C# is my favorite programming language and I enjoy using it."

"Great for web app development!"

"C# is great for both web and desktop applications."

"Microsoft’s MAUI generates a mostly native windows app and a Mac Catalyst Mac app from the same code base, but has many UI bugs."

#13

N/A

4.8

(4)

"Python is a very good general purpose language with a huge variety of libraries."

"Python is huge in data processing, flexible, and has a large community, making it easy to create software tools quickly."

"C is a hardware-near programming language that helps understand how computers and programming languages work."

"VHDL is recommended for those looking to enter the FPGA industry."

#14

Matlab

3.6

(5)

"MATLAB definitely"

"Matlab is a useful tool for engineers."

"MATLAB is decent as an intro to Python since a lot of the syntax is the same."

"Matlab?"

"You likely won’t use MATLAB after college unless in academia."

#15

HTML

4.5

(4)

"HTML is essential for web development."

"HTML is essential for structuring web pages."

"Knowing HTML is essential for web development."

#16

C/C++

3.4

(5)

"C or c++ for lower level"

"C/C++ is essential for embedded systems."

"C/C++ is essential for working with RTOS embedded systems."

"In embedded systems, C/C++ are king."

"If the author just want these kids suffering and quit programming"

#17

FreeCodeCamp

5.0

(3)

"Has everything you need"

"Everything exists in one place and FREE!"

"FreeCodeCamp.org"

#18

1.0

(1)

"The specification is 600 pages not including the JS API. That’s 700 pages more. And it is insane. Maybe just don’t do this."

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