Java Named Top Programming Language of 2015

[DEAD7]

What was the most popular programming language of 2015? According to the people behind the TIOBE Index, Java took that coveted spot, winning out over C, Python, PHP, and other languages. "At first sight, it might seem surprising that an old language like Java wins this award," read TIOBE's note accompanying the list. "Especially if you take into consideration that Java won the same award exactly 10 years ago." Yet Java remains essential not only for businesses, it continued, but also consumer-centric markets such as mobile development (i.e., Google Android). That being said, even big languages can tumble. (Dice link) Objective-C tumbled from third place to 18th in the past 12 months, thanks to Apple's decision to replace it with Swift. In 2016, TIOBE expects that "Java, PHP (with the new 7 release), JavaScript and Swift will be the top 10 winners for 2016. Scala might gain a permanent top 20 position, whereas Rust, Clojure, Julia and TypeScript will also move up considerably in the chart."

 

[Insensitive]

The freelancing jobs I'll be able to take one once my Java skillz and portfolio are top notch.

Not surprised at all.

 

[EndDomination]

I'm hoping I can master Java pretty soon.
Not sure what I should build to prove my skill though.

 

[Mastamimd]

Started on Java not too long ago. Hope I have the skills to make something by February.

 

[PikaDaDon]

what about 2018?

 

[dtownreppin214]

what about 2018?

Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2018

Most popular: Javascript
Highest Paid (US): Erlang, Scala, Ocaml

edit: TIOBE says its still Java.
The most popular programming languages in the world

 

[PikaDaDon]

Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2018

Most popular: Javascript
Highest Paid (US): Erlang, Scala, Ocaml

edit: TIOBE says its still Java.
The most popular programming languages in the world

Are there other programming jobs out there that have a low barrier to entry, like front end web development? It would be difficult for me to get a job if hundreds of other people are applying for the same shyt. I'm trying to look for something with less competition (blockchain development might be one).

I have no idea what Erlang/Scala/Ocaml are.

 

[dtownreppin214]

Are there other programming jobs out there that have a low barrier to entry, like front end web development? It would be difficult for me to get a job if hundreds of other people are applying for the same shyt. I'm trying to look for something with less competition (blockchain development might be one).

I have no idea what Erlang/Scala/Ocaml are.

typically client-side front-end languages like html, cs, js, front-will have the lowest barrier of entry and where most developers start their careers. adding a server-side language like php will also make you more hireable. as far as competition it just depends on where you live. for example in dfw there are a shytload of php developer positions open. i'd check with a recruiter in your area to get a better idea of the demand in your area.

 

[PikaDaDon]

typically client-side front-end languages like html, cs, js, front-will have the lowest barrier of entry and where most developers start their careers. adding a server-side language like php will also make you more hireable. as far as competition it just depends on where you live. for example in dfw there are a shytload of php developer positions open. i'd check with a recruiter in your area to get a better idea of the demand in your area.

I won't be exclusively frontend though. Will add some backend knowledge as well (and make myself a 'full stack' developer). I'm not sure which backend tech to go with though. There's Python/Django/Flask, Php/Laravel/Composer, Javascript/Nodejs, ruby on rails, and Java/Spring.

 

[Professor Emeritus]

I was learning Java 21 years ago. This thing's got legs.

 

[Formerly Black Trash]

Public static void main(string args)

 

[Geek Nasty]

I was learning Java 21 years ago. This thing's got legs.

The only people who didn't think Java would last were all the haters shytting on it no matter how many people were using it. Kotlin is probably the first real threat to Java spreading.