Autor: Codenga 23.04.2024

There are various programming languages: popular and less popular. Some have maintained their leading positions for years: Java, Python, JavaScript, C#. There are also niche languages used in specialized applications.

This time, let's take a look at languages whose popularity is growing very rapidly. Our list will include futuristic languages - those worth getting interested in.

While the first two positions on the list shouldn't be surprising, there are some surprises further down.

Python

Python has been immensely popular for quite some time. It has a simple and readable syntax that facilitates learning for beginner programmers. It also has many applications:

• Data analysis,
• Building web applications,
• Machine learning,
• Task automation,
• Learning programming - as a first language to start with.

In 2024, we can confidently assume that Python's popularity will continue to grow. For many people, it will be their first contact with the world of programming. It will also be applicable in many fields. Python isn't going away anytime soon - there's no need to worry about that.

JavaScript

The JavaScript language has come a long way: from a simple scripting language to a key language of the modern internet. With JavaScript, you can create server-side, browser-based, mobile, or desktop applications.

JavaScript is so widespread that it will remain among the most commonly used languages for many years to come. Just take a look at the survey results from the popular Stack Overflow website.

We can safely assume that JavaScript's popularity will continue to grow for a long time. The usefulness of this language is simply too significant for it to be otherwise.

TypeScript

Since we have JavaScript, it's worth taking an interest in the TypeScript language as well. It adds new possibilities to JavaScript:

• Static types facilitating early error detection,
• Greater code readability,
• Easier work on complex projects.

Thus, TypeScript's popularity is closely linked to JavaScript's popularity. Both technologies are very widespread, and their further development is guaranteed.

Go

Go (or Golang) is a programming language developed by Google. It is gaining popularity as a language for creating web applications.

Go offers a lot of capabilities: it is efficient, supports so-called parallel programming, and has a simple and readable syntax.

Of course, it's not as popular as, for example, Java or C#. However, let's not forget that Go is a modern language designed with a contemporary approach to creating web applications in mind. And that's why its popularity is slowly but steadily increasing.

Rust

The Rust language is gaining popularity thanks to its advanced security features and excellent performance. It is developed and supported by the Mozilla Foundation, which is responsible, among other things, for the popular Firefox browser.

Why is Rust a language with rapidly growing popularity?

• It is a modern and secure alternative to languages from the C/C++ family.
• It supports concurrency.
• It has a solid ecosystem of tools.

Rust is increasingly used in system programming, for creating web applications, and for creating various tools. This language has tremendous future potential.

Summary and key takeaways

It's worth distinguishing between popular languages and those that have the potential for great popularity in the future. What is trendy now may not necessarily be as common in 5 or 10 years.

Among the languages with growing popularity, we have proven and well-known positions such as Python or JavaScript. There are also languages that are developing very rapidly and may replace traditional solutions in the future. Good examples here are Go and Rust.