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1. TOP 10
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
TO KNOW IN 2014

2. Staying ahead of the curve is
one of the greatest challenges any
software engineer faces.
Which programming languages
are most in demand?

3. We sourced LinkedIn, Indeed.com,
Dice.com, Stack Overflow, Jobs Tracker
and the TIOBE Index to determine a
top 10 ranking of the most sought-after
programming languages for available
jobs going into 2014.

4. 10
ASP.NET
Although not a true programming language,
ASP.NET is a server-side web application framework
for building dynamic web apps and pages—
and it’s very much in demand.
lynda.com/learnaspnet

5. 9
Objective-C
A general-purpose, object-oriented
programming language derived from C. It’s broadly used
today as the primary language in developing applications
for Apple’s OS X and iOS operating systems.
lynda.com/learnobjectivec

6. 8
Python
Designed with an emphasis on readability and
compact syntax, Python is a dynamic, highly flexible
language commonly used for both scripting and
developing applications.
lynda.com/learnpython

7. 7
C#
Originally developed by Microsoft for the .NET initiative,
C# is a modern, general-purpose, object-oriented
programming language used to develop software
components for deployment in distributed environments.
lynda.com/learncsharp

8. 6
PHP
An open-source server-side scripting environment designed
for web development, the PHP language is now a mainstay
with most modern web-hosting services and it
powers popular web applications like WordPress, Moodle,
Facebook, and MediaWiki.
lynda.com/learnphp

9. 5
JavaScript
An interpreted language conceived to provide
interactive functionality to web browsers, JavaScript has
also become popular in recent years for broader uses
such as server-side programming, game development,
and desktop applications.
lynda.com/learnjavascript

10. 4
SQL
SQL, or Structured Query Language, is a special-purpose
language designed for managing data held in
relational database management systems, and a
cornerstone of nearly all data-driven engineering projects.
lynda.com/learnsql

11. 3
C++
Beginning as enhancements to the core C language,
C++ gained popularity for its object-oriented approach to
programming, and is now a mainstay in systems software,
applications, device drivers, and video game engineering.
lynda.com/learncplusplus

12. 2
C
Available on almost all platforms, C is one of the most widely
used programming languages. It’s enjoyed a long life due to its
broad usage and role as a precursor to many later languages
including C++, C#, Java, Objective-C, and Python.
lynda.com/learnc

13. 1
Java
A highly flexible object-oriented language designed to
run on a broad variety of platforms, Java is the core
language for enterprise client-server applications and the
Android mobile operating system.
lynda.com/learnjava