Top Programming Languages and Their Uses

The world has been evolving at an astonishing rate, and a solid part of the credit for that advancement goes to the application developers. In this Article, we’ll go over some of the widely used programming languages.

1.  Python — Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Developed by Guido van Rossum in the 1990s, the multi-purpose high-level Python has grown extremely fast over the years to become one of the most popular programming languages today.

And the number one reason for Python’s popularity is its beginner-friendliness, which allows anyone, even individuals with no programming background, to pick up Python and start creating simple programs.

What is this language used for? 

Although Python can be used to build pretty much anything, it really shines when it comes to working on technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analytics. Python also proves to be useful for web development, creating enterprise applications, and GUIs for applications.

Applications developed with Python : YouTube,DropBox,Google,Quora,Instagram,BitTorrent,Spotify

Popular Frameworks: Django, Flask

2. JavaScript — Rich Interactive Web Development

JavaScript was one of the key programming languages alongside HTML and CSS that helped build the internet. JavaScript was created in 1995 by Netscape, the company that released the famous Netscape Navigator browser, to eliminate the crudeness of static web pages and add a pinch of dynamic behavior to them.

Today, JavaScript has become a high-level multi-paradigm programming language that serves as the world’s top frontend programming language for the web, handling all the interactions offered by the webpages, such as pop-ups, alerts, events, and many more like them.

What is this language used for? 

Javascript is used by programmers across the world to create dynamic and interactive web content like applications and browsers. JavaScript is so popular that it’s the most used programming language in the world, used as a client-side programming language by 97.0% of all websites.

Applications developed with JavaScript: 90% of the world’s websites

Popular Frameworks: Node.js, Angular, React.js, Vue

3. Java — Enterprise Application Development

Java has remained the de-facto programming language for building enterprise-grade applications for more than 20 years now.

Created by Sun Microsystems’ James Gosling in 1995, the object-oriented programming language Java has been serving as a secure, reliable, and scalable tool for developers ever since.

Java’s popularity can be seen clearly among the Fortune 500 members as 90% of them use Java to manage their business efficiently.

What is this language used for? 

Apart from being used to develop robust business applications, Java has also been used extensively in Android, making it a prerequisite for Android developers. Java also allows developers to create apps for a range of industries, such as banking, electronic trading, e-commerce, as well as apps for distributed computing.

Applications developed with Java: Telegram,NetFlix,Instagram and Most apps available

Popular Frameworks: Spring, Hibernate, Strut

4. PHP — Web Development

PHP was conceived sometime in the fall of 1994 by Rasmus Lerdorf. Early non-released versions were used on his home page to keep track of who was looking at his online resume. The first version used by others was available sometime in early 1995.PHP is an open-source server-side scripting language that many devs use for web development.

What is this language used for? 

A large number of companies are using PHP today to create tools like CMS (Content Management Systems), eCommerce platforms, and web applications. PHP also makes it extremely easy to create web pages in an instant.

Applications developed with JavaScript: CMS (Content Management Systems), Most websites

Popular Frameworks: laravel,Symfony,Phalcon

5. Swift — For Mobile App Development on iOS

Apple’s full control over its hardware and software has allowed it to deliver smooth and consistent experiences across its range of devices. And that’s where Swift comes in.

Swift is Apple’s own programming language that was released in 2014 as a replacement for its Objective-C programming language. It is a multi-paradigm general-purpose programming language that’s extremely efficient and designed to improve developer productivity.

What is this language used for? 

can be used to create apps for virtually every Apple device, such as iPhones, iPads, Mac, Watch, and other devices.

Applications developed with JavaScript: every Apple device

Popular Frameworks: RxSwift, Snapkit