There are thousands of programming languages which can be used in software development. It is virtually impossible to know or learn all the programming languages. For developers to learn the most useful languages, they must identify the languages they want to learn.

So, this article will highlight the top programming languages used in web development

SQL

SQL, also pronounced as sequel is a programming language which can be found almost everywhere and in different technologies. Organizations like hospitals, banks and universities require database technologies like Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL to conduct their daily activates.

Actually, any software developed with SQL can be accessed by every computer user. For example, iPhones and Android phones can access SQLite, which is actually a SQL database. SQL is also used directly by Skype, DropBox and many mobile apps developed by Google.

Python

This is a general purpose programming language which is named after the Monty Python. The language is very straightforward and readable since it resembles the English language. Python programming language can be used by both programming beginners and seasoned professionals.

Python recently overtook Java and is now used as the language of choice in the introduction of programming courses. Statistics indicate that in 8 out of every 10 computer science departments, as well as 27 of the top 39 schools, use Python.

After Python’s adoption in the educational platforms, various libraries have been developed for Python related to physics, mathematics and natural processing. Python can also be found in Reddit, PBS and NASA websites.

Java

Java recently celebrated its 20th anniversary since it was founded. Java is one of the commonly used programming languages. It runs on over 7 billion devices worldwide and is used by over 9 million developers.

Some native Android apps have been developed in this programming language. Java is based on simplicity and readability, and that’s what makes it popular amongst developers. It has long-term capability, which means that older applications developed on Java can even be used in the future.
Companies like Netflix, LinkedIn, and Amazon, rely on Java. So, it’s not going anywhere soon.

C++

Pronounced as C-plus-plus, is a general purpose programming language which was first released in 1983. Its development is based on the earlier version of the ‘C’ language. C++ was developed at Bell Labs by Bjarne Stroustrup.

The list of applications written in C++ is endless. The common applications written in the language include MongoDB databases, Microsoft and Adobe applications and some portions of Mac OS X.
C++ is the best language for developing technical applications like audio and video processing and game development.

JavaScript

JavaScript should not be confused with Java. It is also another popular and powerful language used in the programming world. Mostly, it’s used to make web pages more interactive.

Major web browsers like Firefox, Internet Explorer and Safari are developed on JavaScript. JavaScript is incorporated almost in all web pages to improve user experience. This has increased its demand amongst web developers. The main issue with JS is that the source code can be stolen, as JS is executing in the browser. But in can be resolved with JS obfuscation.

Recently, JavaScript has been used as the foundation of Node.js, which is a server technology which enables real-time communication.

C#

This programming language dates back to 2000. It was developed by Microsoft to be used in developing a wide range of enterprise applications on the .NET Framework. C# language is an evolution of C and C++. The language is modern, simple, object-oriented and safe.

PHP

PHP was developed by Rasmus Lerdorf in 1994. It was never intended to be used as a programming language. Rasmus Lendorf developed it to be a tool to assist him in maintenance of his Personal Home Page (PHP).

Nowadays, PHP (Hypertext-Pre-Processor) is a scripting language. The language can be found in servers and can also be used to create web pages written in HTML.

PHP is a popular language and can be used very easily by new programmers. It also has several cutting-edge features which are suitable for more advanced developers.