Some of them are the usual classics that have been leading the IT industry for years, but the list has also brought some surprises to the table. You’ll find younger languages that are quickly gaining more popularity according to different rankings but also older ones with updates that might add brand new features.
Suppose you are a developer looking to learn a new programming language in 2023 (which you’ll find among our Dev New Year’s Resolutions here). In that case, this list will surely come in handy to help you find the language that best suits your needs or aspirations as a professional.
Of course, this list doesn’t have the intention to become an absolute ranking of the best or most used languages but to offer insight and useful facts to understand why the selected languages will continue to be important for developers for different reasons throughout the year. Read on!
More about programming languages for 2023
We have covered Python before in our Magazine: this language’s popularity has skyrocketed in recent years. Not so long ago we posted this super useful guide with Top Trending Python frameworks. Check it out and find the right one for you!
If you like JavaScript (as millions of developers out there) you must know that it’s still a key language in the IT world and that it won’t be replaced anytime soon no matter what its haters claim. Check our complete guide to JavaScript frameworks to stay up-to-date!
If you are a TypeScript developer, we also got you covered. It offers many advantages and, as stated in the infographic above, it is used also by many JavaScript developers. Check out these articles about TypeScript if you still haven’t tried it out!
Why Should You Care to Learn TypeScript?
TypeScript 10 Years After its Release
Why You Should Use Typescript for your Next Project
Rust is also a leading tool in the software development world. If you’re looking to get started with Rust and WebAssembly, you can also take a look at this guide here.
