Best Programming Languages for Web Development
Anshul Soni
June 6, 2023
It’s a great time to learn web development.
U.S. News and World Report recently ranked development as the eighth-best job in tech, with a
median salary of more than $73,000 a year.
Experts predict the demand for qualified developers will grow by 13% over the coming
decade—“faster than the average for all occupations,” according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statistics. That means more than 25,000 new jobs by 2030.
Whether you want to work full-time in web development or create applications on the side, you
need to know how to code. This article will introduce you to the most popular web development
applications and technologies, as well as how they work, so you can choose which to learn.
Which programming languages do web developers use?
1. JavaScript
In 2020, for the eighth year running, JavaScript topped the list of most popular programming
languages in StackOverflow’s Developer Survey. Along with CSS and HTML, JavaScript is one of the
three core web programming languages.
JavaScript is a scripting language. It runs directly from its source code; it doesn’t need to be
translated into machine code before it runs.
2. Python
Python is a general-purpose language that’s intuitive to learn and capable of creating highly
advanced programs. In 2021, Python topped the list of most popular programming languages for the
first time.
Most famous as the go-to programming language for machine learning, artificial intelligence, and
data science, Python is also one of the best languages for web development. Primarily used on
the back end, Python is an excellent language for beginners. Its syntax is simple and highly
readable, even if it’s your first coding language.
3.Ruby
Like Python, Ruby is an object-oriented programming language designed for usability. It’s
popular among web developers because it:
Categorizes code into simple building blocks called classes.
Uses “garbage collection” to manage and clean memory.
Encapsulates instructions in blocks, so it’s easier to call on them.
Ruby is the basis for the popular Ruby on Rails framework for web applications. Like Ruby
itself, Ruby on Rails is intuitive for non-programmers to learn. It has a massive user community
and plenty of tutorials, plus dedicated libraries that make coding faster.
4. Swift
Swift is an open-source language for application development on Apple platforms. Built for
modern app developers, it’s designed for power and speed as well as safety. It features:
A streamlined syntax that makes maintenance easier.
Failsafes that reduce runtime crashes.
High performance using the most basic possible code.
Interactive debugging .
5.
HyperText Markup Language (HTML) is the most popular markup language in the world, and it is a
must-learn for front-end web developers. Compared to languages like JavaScript and Python, HTML
is relatively simple.
HTML is a declarative markup language. It defines the elements of a web page through labeling—it
does not process logic, manipulate data, or take inputs and produce outputs like a scripting
language would
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