The most popular programming languages ​​in 2023 you should learn at the beginning of your career

The demand for specialists in the IT industry continues. Moreover, everything indicates that this trend will continue for at least the next decade. Which languages ​​allow novice programmers to find attractive employment? What kind of niche technologies you should explore with the future of IT in mind? About it in the article.

IT industry in Poland – there is still a shortage of programers

Poland’s most numerous IT employees are programmers (more than half). The second place on the list belongs to DevOps engineers, software testers, and UX and UI specialists. The IT industry remains the so-called employee market where companies compete for the best candidates.

The number of people interested in starting a programming career is also growing. Developers’ attractive salary is a strong argument. According to the Organization of IT Service Employers (SoDA) estimates, the Polish market lacks even 300,000 people with development experience.

The most popular programming languages ​​for 2023

The IT market is constantly developing. There are several different programming languages ​​- and even more libraries and frameworks. Which languages ​​are worth learning to start your career in the industry?

The top of the list of the most popular programming languages ​​has remained unchanged for many years, and everything indicates that also, in 2023, they will be the most common choice of novice developers. Look at the results of a survey conducted by Stack Overflow (the most prominent programming site).

1. Java

In 2023, the most popular technology used in IT will still be Java – a universal language created in 1995 by Sun Microsystems, which you can use to create a wide variety of programs distinguished by speed and security. Java is a language for programming Back-end web application systems and game software. Java enables object-oriented programming as a high-level language, significantly improving the entire software development process. Due to its enormous popularity, the language has a very well-developed community.

2. Java Script

Java Script is a language used to create web and mobile applications, websites, games, and interactive animations. JS offers many frameworks and libraries to facilitate programming. The most popular are React, Angular, Vue, and React Native, among others.

3. Python

Python is a modern language developed by a Dutch developer – Guido van Rossum and is currently being developed as an open-source project. Python is friendly to novice programmers because its assembly is concise and clear. Intuitive technology offers an extensive package of standard libraries. Python primarily includes web development, game programming, database creation, and system programming.

What language to start in IT?

At the beginning of your career in IT, it is worth focusing on learning a simple language in science. Python, which has a simple syntax and many libraries, will be an excellent choice. Additionally, it can be easily integrated with other popular programming languages ​​, such as C and C ++. At the same time, the uses of Python are vast – you can use it for simple and complex tasks. The importance of this language will also increase in its use in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Programming languages ​​of the future – how to find your niche?

Some programming languages ​​have enjoyed enduring popularity for years; others are just gaining popularity. Learning the latter may be a good idea for future developers looking for their niche. A language of interest is, developed by Apple in 2014, Swift – a highly efficient language used to create iOS applications and develop iOS devices.

Also of note is Ruby, an object-oriented programming language developed in the 1990s by Yukihiro Matsumoto. Kotlin, a general-purpose language created by JetBrains in 2016, also has fans. Rust, a new multi-paradigm language developed by the Mozilla Foundation, is also on the list of lesser-known languages. A simple syntax that makes learning more accessible stands out for Golang (GO), a language developed by Google.

There are many programming languages ​​with different uses. It would help if you decided which one is worth learning based on our interests and the needs of the changing IT market.