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How To Select Your First Programming Language ?

If you have decided to learn how to code then, the first question comes up “Which Programming Language Should I Learn First ?”. It depends on a variety of factors. Now, let’s have a look on it………
First of all, there are some myths about programming languages. You have to remove it from your mind……
Myths About Programming
  • You have to learn first the C Language. Then only you can learn other languages…….
  • Many people suggest the following flow. C → C++ → JAVA → etc.

In Indian Engineering academics syllabus, colleges are teaching the C Language as the basic language & they are forcing the student by using the above myths. I totally disagree with the above myths. Nowadays, Stanford is using “Python” as their first basic programming language in their university.
Intro
First of all, each programming language is created for different need. All programming languages have there own advantages & disadvantages. Once you learn one programming language, it is much easier to learn other languages.

How To Select?
It depends on a variety of factors because each programming language is developed to solve unique problems. Here are the steps that will help you while selecting the programming language….

1. What Do You Want To Build? 
Programming Languages are just a tool, but it is very important to clarify that “What do you want to build ?”, “What type of work do you want to do?” There are thousands of ways in software development based on the need e.g. Web Development, Application Development, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Game Development, etc.
It should be your first step while choosing the programming language. If you have decided ‘what do you want to build’, then GOOGLE will help you to know more about that development environment.
2. Coding Environment
Ease of learning is very important while starting to learn the code. You must have to check the IDE (Integrated Development Environment), Simulator & Coding Platform, Good Resources, etc.
While starting to learn the code, it is very necessary to have good resources. You should have good tutorial videos, documentation, ecosystem & community available on the internet.
3. Industry Trends & Demands
Nowadays, there is a need for programmers for all types of software development. You just have to research for the trends in the market for the next 5–10 years. In the future, artificial intelligence will occupy the maximum cap in the industry. In the next 10 years, there will be self-driving cars, robots, etc.
Job market depends on location & industry. Where will you be applying for the job?? If you are comfortable with any location, then you are free to choose any language. You will have more flexibility after considering the location. 
4. Do You Really Enjoying It ???
Ask yourself a genuine question “Am I Really Enjoying It ?”. Be honest with yourself. Listen to your own heart. It is the most important thing while doing any work.
If you are enjoying the programming language, then go with it !!!

Programming Languages
There are thousands of programming languages have been created. The description of programming languages is usually split into the two components of Syntax(form) & Semantics(meaning). Here I have shortlisted the programming languages based on their applications.

1. Javascript
Simple Web Programming Language
a powerful programming language used on nearly every website of world
Cool & interactive effects on website
2. PHP
PHP — Personal Home Page
Server Scripting Language
Web Oriented Language
Designed for manipulating the information on websites
Allows to add dynamic information to the web very easily & great at manipulating databases
7% of the web is made with PHP. Wikipedia & Facebook are made with PHP
3. HTML & CSS
HTML — Hyper Text Markup Language & CSS — Cascading Style Sheets
For creating web pages
HTML provides the basic structure of sites, which is enhanced & modified by other technologies like CSS
CSS is used to control presentation, formatting & layout
4. Python
Simplest Language
 Great Language for Beginners
Easy to read & understand
Server Automation & Data Science
Statistical Analysis & Visualisation
Instagram, Youtube, Reddit are made with Python
5. Ruby
Widely used for websites
Uses Rail Framework
Dynamic, Reflective, Object Oriented, General Purpose Programming Language
Makes easy to transform ideas into prototype & later into working application & websites
Associated with Rail Framework which is used among web startups & big companies
6. Objective-C & Swift
Apple’s Programming Language 
iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS applications
Very easy to read & understand
Used to develop an application on the Apple Platform
7. C#
General Purpose Programming Language
Video Games, Unity Game Development
Writing web servers, Mobile Applications & ASP .NET
Less Prone to Errors
8. JAVA & Kotlin
Web Applications 
Android Application Development
Kotlin — Code Efficient Version Of JAVA
Amazon & Gmail are made with JAVA 

To Sum It All Up…
There is no right answer available on the internet for selecting the programming language. So, the decision is totally your own. Try to find the programming language which will fulfill all the criteria.

For more information, You can see the StackOverflow Developer Survey on the programming languages.
Udacity has utilized the date of the top ten programming languages in the US (provided by IEEE Spectrum) to pick the best programming language for you as a beginner.

The basis on which this info-graphic is made varies from location, your lifestyle and the potential growth in career after selecting that particular language.

Today, there are more than a half million developer positions in the tech industry waiting to be filled, and that number is only going to rise…………… 
It’s a Career !!!
Best Of Luck

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