Introduction
When it comes to learning programming, among the very few concurrent questions newbies do ask are: Which programming language should I learn first? What is the difference between this programming language and that programming language? This programming language seems to be hard, is it for the gurus? Can I learn and master this programming language? Which programming language is reigning in the industry and has the highest pay?
Oooh! Have you asked one of those questions in the past?
Feel relax, while I discuss with you 'the criteria for choosing your programming language and the programming languages behind today's largest internet companies'.
Diving into subject matter
One might not be able to give a satisfying answer to which programming language one should learn? unless one clearly understands the motives behind you learning a programming language, as every language has its own specification and purpose of use.
Let's relate this to human language, imagine someone asking you 'which human language should he learns ?', until such person states the reason why he wants to learn a new language, either he is changing his location to a new country and he needs to learn their language or he got an appointment to teach a foreign language (educational purpose) or he just wants a simple and popularly known language. One might not be able to give a satisfying answer to his question and that is exactly the same thing with a programming language.
Just like human language, a programming language simply refers to a language used to communicate with computer machine, although they are in a human-readable form which requires an interpreter or compiler to translate them back to 0’s and 1’s which is what computer understand. In fact, there are more than 1000 programming languages available to communicate with the computer and each of them has a unique syntax and semantics formation guiding its construct, thereby choosing one might be so tedious.Considerations for choosing a Programming Language
when choosing a programming language, you are to consider the following:
- Technology
- Job prospects and future
- Difficulty level
- Resources available to you
- Adaptability
Technology
The kind of programming language to learn when it comes to technology depends on the kind of application one wishes to venture into, be it a web application, mobile application desktop application, operating system or you want to work using a cross-platform development tool which ensures universal adaptability on a different kind of device.
Web Application
To be among the largest information technology companies, you have to develop your application in such a way that it can easily run online. Application of this kind is called ' web application ' popularly known as a website. This is so because of its wide accessibility and ease of use. Although they have the look and feel of a native application, they are not the real application, unlike desktop application which one can install directly on a local system, web applications are hosted on a world wide web server which can be accessed through Hypertext transfer protocol(HTTP). One can get an access to the application of this type through a browser and working Internet connection.
Technology Behind Today's Largest Internet Companies
Let's examine and discuss programming languages that are behind today's largest internet companies
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Google has been ranked among today’s largest internet companies, a web-based application which is used to provides services, such as search engine, online advertisement, cloud computing among any related internet services.
Programming Languages in use: Javascript, C, C++, Go, Java, Python.
Youtube is into Video hosting service, a web-based application which is used to provides services, such as documentary films, TV show clips, audio recordings, live stream, educational videos, movie trailers, video blogging, e.t,c. Youtube has been ranked among the first ten (10) in today’s largest information technology companies.
Programming Languages in use: Javascript, C, C++, Go, Java, Python.
Yahoo is a web-based application which is used to provides services such as: search engine, electronic mailing services, advertisement, video sharing services, news and social media services and Internet related services.
Programming Languages in use: Java script and PHP.
Amazon is a web-based application which is used to provides services such as e-commerce, cloud computing, Online-shopping such as computers, books, software, magazines, DVDs, music, videos, electronics and other accessories.
Programming Languages in use: JavaScript, Java. C++ and Pearl.
Facebook is social networking and online social media website, a web-based application which is used to provides services such as an advertisement, exchange of messages, posting of status, status updates, photos sharing, videos sharing and links.
Programming Languages in use: Javascript, Java, C++, Python, Hack and PHP.
Wikipedia a web-based application which is used to provides services such as multilingual, free online encyclopedia services and Internet-related web-based services.
Programming Languages in use:Javascript, Hack and PHP.
Microsoft Corporation is a multinational technology company, a web-based application which is used to provides services such as online shopping: sells consumer electronics, personal computers, computer software and internet related services.
Programming Languages in use: Javascript, Java, C++, Python, Hack and PHP.
Twitter is a web-based application, an online news and social media networking service. It provides services such as message posting, response and interaction with users messages called "tweets" and Internet-related services.
Programming Languages in use: Javascript, Java, C++, Python, PHP, Scalar, Ruby on Rails
eBay Inc. is an e-commerce corporation, a multinational web-based application. eBay has been ranked as the world's ninth largest internet company. It provides services such as online shopping and internet related services such as Buying and selling of electronics, digital cameras, cars, sporting goods, fashion apparel, collectibles, baby items, coupons, and everything that are related to internet
Programming Languages in use: Javascript, Java and scalar
Conclusion
Based on this research findings, it can be deduced that today's top internet companies which provide or does the majority of its services through web application priotize these programming languages: Java, JavaScript, C, C++, PHP, Python, Go, Pearl, Hack, Scalar, Ruby on Rails.
So, if you want to venture into a web application, consider learning any of the above languages.
Thanks for reading through, your thoughts are important.
Until my next post,
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References
1. Google
2. Yahoo
3. Facebook
4. Twitter
5. Wikipedia
6. Youtube
7. Amazon
8. Microsoft
9. eBay
10. 10 Most Popular Programming Languages Today
11. Top Tech Companies Prioritize These 4 Programming Languages
12. List_of_largest_Internet_companies
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To learn the languages ain't an easy task, it takes dedication and hard work. I think C and C++ are more interactive and easier to learn.
Exactly @addempsea, it takes dedication and hard work. As for the easiest, I will recommend HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), Python, PHP and JavaScript. More will be discussed under 'Difficulty level'. Thanks for passing by.
I will patiently wait for your post on that.
Alright sir.
For a new programmer, learning the basics of programming language is most important I think. Starting with any of C, java or html is fine. A programmer can acquire knowledge about several languages and can be practicing all of them too. I think starting with a basic language and then following the dream of being specialized in a particular sector is the wise decision for a new programmer.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. Cheers!
Of course, you are right. However, knowing fully what each specialization requires and the programming languages in use at the entry level helps a lot. Nice to read your intelligent thought.
such an eye opener. I have been learning Html for a while now and it is quite easy to run through. Although my lazy self is on a break now.
Nicely written sir!
Knowing how to code a website using HTML is fine so that one can help diagnose issues incase something is wrong on a website, but not advisable to learn HTML for long since there are many friendly GUI that generate the code. The tech is moving fast. Thanks, @rharphelle for sharing your beautiful and great effort. We all deserve a break once in a while.
oh thanks. can you recommend a language to learn after HTML?
not like i am pursuing a career in programming but i just wanna know something
Of course, PHP(Hypertext preprocessor) will be good for you, it is a server side scripting language, loosely type and easy to learn, it works well with your HTML.
I am surprised Apple wasn't included in the list.
And clearly, Javascript is the most common language for those internet companies, since everyone of them use it.
Apple is not really an internet company, at least primarily, is it?
Yeah, not primarily, that might be a good reason. Although they still has a huge business online especially with their App Store.
Of course, at the end of the day it depends how one defines things ;)
Exactly, It belongs to the largest information technology companies, many people find it difficult to differentiate. Thanks for the clarification and highest regards.
May be I am partial. Lol.
No doubt about that. Thanks for passing by.
Thanks a lot for such an educating post. Very detailed. Now I understand a lot more about these languages. Nice one!
The pleasure is mine. I am glad to have you here.
Thanks for this lovely piece of info. Now I just learned something new today all thanks to you :)
I am glad you enjoyed it @blessing97. Nice to see you here.
:)