You know what makes a average coder different from a Extra ordinary coder. Yup, you are right, It's the choice of his First programming language. It's the first programming language which will determine your way of thinking towards coding.
That's why it is very important to choose a programming language which will suit you. Now a days, there are so many numbers of coding languages like Python, Ruby, Kotlin, C++, Java and JavaScript etc. due to which it is much more confusing and distracting then earlier.
But there is nothing to worry about, because in this article I will clear your all doubts regarding coding language and which one should you choose as your first programming language.
👊 Table Of Contents
- Why You Should Learn a Programming Language
- Top 3 Languages which are Most in Demand In 2021
- Top 5 Languages to Start With
- Don't Think Much Just Start
Why You Should Learn a Programming Language
Before learning any language or start doing coding, one thing you should ask to yourself, "Why You Want to code". It can be any thing like maybe you want to do something new, maybe you want to be the next Mark Zuckerberg, maybe you want a career growth and so on and on.
Believe me or not coding has the power to change you and change this entire world. As Steve Jobs once said,
"Everyone Should know how to program a computer, because it teaches you how to think"
If you are still not able to find a single reason why you should code. I'll give you the one "It will make you a better person then before". So, without thinking much just start learning from today only because Tomorrow Never Comes and all you have is Today .
Top 3 Languages which are Most in Demand In 2021
Python, C or C++ and JavaScript are most demanding languages in 2021. There are also many languages which have huge demand in other domains. If you are going to learn your first languages, then don't think much about this. You can learn many languages if you have the command on one particular language.
Best Programming Languages for Beginners
Without further Ado, here is the list of top 5 languages you should learn in 2021. You can start from any of them. But remember learn one at a time.
When you are confident in that particular language, then you can easily switch to different languages.
This list contains a mix of languages which is used in different domains like object oriented, scripting and functional etc, which are widely used in server side development.
1. Python
Python is one of the most widely used high level programming language. It is also one of the most taught coding language in schools and colleges from all over the world.
In many countries like USA and India, Python has replaced Java from the Academics and become the first choice of Institutes.
Now the question arises, Why Python?
The simple reason is that it is simple, easily readable and yet one of the most powerful language.
Also the community support of python is extremely huge which makes it much more accessible and more understanding.
It's syntax is simple which is best for beginners and documentation is easily available. It is open source, free to use program and there are lots of tutorials available on internet which makes the learning very easy.
Many Organisation and companies like NASA, Instagram, Reddit etc use python for their work. You can create whatever you want using python, whether it be a multimedia player, game, app even websites using flask framework.
You can create whatever you want using Python.This is my personal favourite and I recommend this language for those who does not anything about coding but want to learn. This language has no limits. It can take you to stars.
If you want to learn coding then let me know in the comment section, I would love to help you.
2. JavaScript
JavaScript is the another language which is high in demands and will always be there. But before knowing anything else first don't get confuse between Java and JavaScript. Both are completely different things.
There was a time when I was also confused between these two, but over time I came to know the difference. Now when I thought about that time I feel how big stupid I was then.
So, if you don't want to be a stupid like me read next few lines very carefully. Java is programming language while JavaScript is a scripting language. JavaScript is mainly use for web development.
JavaScript is easy to learn language but not that easy if you compare
it to python.
JavaScript is best for developers who want to learn
about web development. You can use this language to make web
games, websites which is very useful now a days. The syntax is quite
similar to C.
You can use ruby instead of python and C instead of java, But there is no alternative for JavaScript.
Last but the least if your interest is towards web development then without a doubt go for JavaScript. You will not regret learning this language.
3. Java
Java is a general Purpose object oriented Programming language
which came into existence in 1991.
In this era, when there are so many languages Java is still one of the most popular language in the world.
According to TIOBE Index of April 2019 java is the No. 1 Programming language. The principle of Java is 'Write Once Run Anywhere'. This is the ideal language for beginners who wanted to use coding in all platforms.
This language is easy to use and since it came a long time ago, your all question which you can think of has been already asked by Java Community which will help you whenever you have a doubt.
It is still the best language in terms of employment. I think these reasons are enough to know why you should learn Java, but if you are still confuse I am giving you the top 5 Reasons to learn Java in 2020.
- High Salary
- Large Community
- Platform Independent and Versatile
- Powerful Development Tools
- Free to use
4. C
Every single programmer love this language. This is the first language of many extraordinary programmers. Coders who know C are much more successful then those who doesn't know C.
This is a must to know language if you call yourself a coder/programmer. If you want to know deeply how programs work, how system works, then this is a must to know language.
It will guide you to complete details of programming and you will get to know programming in depth. Well, it's not that easy as compared to Python or Java but, it will worth learning this language.
It is also one of the mainstream languages which has survived for so many years.
You should learn this language whether you are a beginner or an intermediate. This will add a big merit to your skills.
5. Blockly
Last but not the least. Yup, you read it right. I am talking about Blockly, it is practically the easiest programming language till date. It is best for those who doesn't know a single thing about coding and programs etc.
Blockly is a free visual based programming language. If you are a 7 year kid and try to give a hand on coding go for it. If you are a 60 years old and had never code before, then go for it. You will have a command on this language in just a couple of days.
The users learn to write program by putting blocks one over another to create simple functions.
It is a simple setup program , you don't have to worry about
syntax errors .
You can easily switch to another language if
you have command this language.
Blockly is the go to language for those who absolutely does not know anything about coding and programs and want to start their coding journey.
Don't Think Much Just Start
That's all in the list of TOP 5 Programming Languages For Absolute Beginners in 2020. I hope your all doubts are cleared by now and you are sure about which language you should learn first.
I will recall you once again, go for Python if you do not know
about coding but want to learn and develop new things, go for
JavaScript if you are interested in web development, go for java
if you want career growth, go for C if you want to learn coding
in depth and lastly go for Blockly if you doesn't know
a single thing about coding but want to give a try.
There are
two things which are most important if you want to learn coding. The two
things are "Determination" and "Consistency". You should
have a strong determination in order to learn coding, because many times
you will find it difficult and will want to quit coding. You have to
change this mentality. When we were young small kids, we didn't know how
to walk. What would happened if we had given up that time, yes we would
never able to walk.
You are doing this because you yourself is chosen this. Nothing is hard or difficult in this world, everything depends upon our Perception.
The other thing is consistency. No matter how much determined you are, if you are not consistent then you will never be able to master a language. Take small steps but be consistence.
Put your 5 minutes only but do it daily. More than half percent of people quit after 2-3 three days only. At least give 2-3 months to coding then nobody can stop you. You yourself will not able to stop yourself. You will feel in love with coding.
Lastly, always remember coding is something that you want to do, not something which you have to do .