Mashable and Suggest The Top Programming Languages to Learn in 2014

Why put this article in?  On my list for 2014 is completing a language learning course, even in a language I already know.  Time to get through a course to refresh myself or try something new.

I may not have a chance to learn one of these, based on my requirements for the year, but then I may.  Will let you know.



With some help from, we’ve compiled a list of 10 of the most sought-after programming languages to get you up to speed.

1. Java

What it is: Java is a class-based, object-oriented programming language developed by Sun Microsystems in the 1990s. It’s one of the most in-demand programming languages, a standard for enterprise software, web-based content, games and mobile apps, as well as the Androidoperating system. Java is designed to work across multiple software platforms, meaning a program written on Mac OS X, for example, could also run on Windows.

Where to learn it: Udemy,,,

2. C Language



Where to learn it: Learn-C, Introduction To Programming,,,Learn C The Hard Way.

3. C++

What it is: C++ is an intermediate-level language with object-oriented programming features, originally designed to enhance the C language. C++ powers major software like Firefox, Winampand Adobe programs. It’s used to develop systems software, application software, high-performance server and client applications and video games.

Where to learn it: Udemy,,,,

4. C#


Where to learn it: Udemy,, Microsoft Virtual Academy,

5. Objective-C

What it is: Objective-C is a general-purpose, object-oriented programming language used by theApple operating system. It powers Apple’s OS X and iOS, as well as its APIs, and can be used to create iPhone apps, which has generated a huge demand for this once-outmoded programming language.

Where to learn it: Udemy,, Mac Developer Library, Cocoa Dev Central, Mobile Tuts+.

6. PHP


Where to learn it: Udemy, Codecademy,, Treehouse, Zend Developer Zone,

7. Python

What it is: Python is a high-level, server-side scripting language for websites and mobile apps. It’s considered a fairly easy language for beginners due to its readability and compact syntax, meaning developers can use fewer lines of code to express a concept than they would in other languages. It powers the web apps for Instagram, Pinterest and Rdio through its associated web framework, Django, and is used by Google, Yahoo! and NASA.

Where to learn it: Udemy, Codecademy,,,

8. Ruby


Where to learn it: Codecademy, Code School,, RubyMonk.

9. JavaScript

What it is: JavaScript is a client and server-side scripting language developed by Netscape that derives much of its syntax from C. It can be used across multiple web browsers and is considered essential for developing interactive or animated web functions. It is also used in game development and writing desktop applications. JavaScript interpreters are embedded in Google’s Chrome extensions, Apple’s Safari extensions, Adobe Acrobat and Reader, and Adobe’s Creative Suite.

Where to learn it: Codecademy,, Code School, Treehouse,

SEE ALSO: Is JavaScript the Future of Programming?

10. SQL


Where to learn it:,,,

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