Top 5 Programming Languages to Learn in 2024

Joshua Biong
2 min readFeb 20, 2024

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Top 5 Programming Languages to Learn in 2024

In 2024, the demand for developers continues to soar, with AI advancements driving the need for skilled professionals. Whether you’re an experienced developer or a complete beginner, learning a new programming language is a great way to level up your skills. In this blog post, we’ll explore the top 5 programming languages that I recommend you learn in 2024.

JavaScript

  • Consistently ranks in the top 5 most in-demand and popular programming languages
  • Beginner-friendly and easy to learn
  • Allows you to build a wide range of applications, including websites, front-end user interfaces, and backend development
  • Can be used with frameworks like Node.js and React Native
  • Recommended for beginners or those just starting out in their careers

Python

  • Versatile and easy to learn
  • Suited for automation, backend, and data science tasks
  • Ideal for those interested in working with data, creating automation projects, and developing machine learning apps
  • Can also be used to create websites and games, although not as flexible as JavaScript
  • Recommended for those interested in automation and backend development

Go (Golang)

  • A modern and highly performant programming language
  • Ideal as a second language for developers comfortable with coding
  • Focuses on backend development and teaches features like threading, concurrency, and pointers
  • Designed for building infrastructure, cloud services, and larger-scale systems
  • Recommended for developers concerned about performance efficiency and interested in distributed systems

Rust

  • Gaining popularity for building performance-critical applications
  • Targeted at developers working on game engines, operating systems, and systems-level programming
  • Emphasizes memory safety and lack of a garbage collector, making it ideal for building reliable and secure applications
  • Recommended as a second or third language for developers already familiar with programming fundamentals

Swift (iOS) and Kotlin (Android)

  • Swift is ideal for iOS and Apple development, including Mac apps, iOS apps, watch apps, and TV apps
  • Kotlin is the preferred language for building Android applications
  • Both languages are relatively easy to pick up and are essential for mobile app development

At the end of the day, programming languages are tools, and it’s important to select the best tool for the job. The languages mentioned in this blog post are popular, flexible, and versatile, making them great choices for learning in 2024.

If you’re interested in becoming a software developer, consider checking out my software development course, which provides in-depth training on JavaScript and other essential programming languages.

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Joshua Biong

Learning ReactJS and Golang (l love to talk about the latest technology, especially AI.)