Having slowly but steadily grown more popular since its origins in the 1980s, Python now holds the top spot on the list of most popular programming languages for 2022.
Go
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Praised for being easy to code in and generating applications that perform well, Go has enjoyed a reputation as a trendy language for several years now.
OPA
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Although technically a policy language rather than a programming language, OPA is a must-know language for anyone who wants to take an "everything as code" approach to operations.
Swift
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As the "native" programming language on iOS, macOS, and other Apple platforms, Swift is essential for anyone who wants to develop in the Apple ecosystem.
C
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C is now a full 50 years old, but it's still widely used for a variety of development needs.
Java
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Java may not be the simplest language to code in, but it remains one of the most popular languages, and tons of codebases depend on it.
JavaScript
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Long a pillar of web programming, JavaScript remains a must-know language for anyone doing front-end development today.
