What's the most popular programming language? And why?

Answer 1

https://www.sololearn.com/Discuss/1050907/?ref=app

Answer 2

@Eric that is probably because on Sololearn you can do the most with web languages because other languages here are very limited, you haven't dinamically input for example

Answer 3

There isn’t really a most popular. There may be one that is currently more used but this will change eventually. It all depends on what you want to do. C++ is the most popular in game development and python is becoming one of the most popular all round.

Answer 4

That does not have a real reason, I mean people could be using more Web languages because as a first approach to programming are accessible. Just as it could be because of the boom they currently have with the arrival of new technologies.

Answer 5

most popular is Javascript.

In order the top 5 is :
JavaScript
Java
Python
PHP
C#

Sources : World classement (stackoverflow)

Why ? JavaScript is language for all.

Web : back-end (node.js, express.js)
database (mongoBD)
JSON now the most popular output for APIs
Front-end with many librairies and framework

Native mobile APP with React Native (other too like titanium)

Desktops APP possible too.

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Answer 6

C, C++ and Java are still the most popular these days, I guess. C# is also quite popular, it is used in the Unity game engine.

Answer 7

HTML, Javascript, and Css are probably the most logical languages to learn via Sololearn due to their practicality in the real world. Not to say Java, C++, or Python aren't practical, they just have a wider learning curve than, say, HTML before you become "employable" in the world of software/program development. A person COULD learn those three langauages (HTML, Css, Javascript) on this app, become proficient, and possibly (and I mean possibly) land an entry-level job for a small company or business. C++ on the other hand, not a chance. Pointers and memory management itself requires a solid understanding and have large books solely dedicated to their use (believe me, I have them lol). Sololearn only gives you an introduction to pointers, and moves on. Python is quite large as well, and requires knowledge of BOTH (2 and 3) as a majority of people still prefer to code in 2.7.
My advice: learn them all. I started with Python, but grew to love C++. Many job positions usually require programmers to know a minimum of three anyways lol

Answer 8

I think C,C++ & Java is most popular amongst developers.

Answer 9

I notice that web is very popular in SoloLearn though. Why is that?