Programming languages vary in usage and functionalities, especially when it comes to coding languages. There are dozens of programming languages that do the same thing, but their usage depends on the targeted platform, performance, time of deployment, and the flexibility of the language.
Here are some programming languages that use commonly in software development projects:
1.) Python
Python is one of the object-oriented coding languages that use for web-based applications and machine learning. It is versatile, object-oriented, modular, and interactive. However, most programmers that use Python are having a hard time transitioning to other languages since variables in python do not require variable declaration and casting. It also does not require the usage of curly braces and semicolons. Python considers to be “slow” as it uses an interpreter instead of a compiler but this is generally dependent on the environment where it deploys.
2.) PHP
PHP is a programming language that stands for PHP Hypertext Preprocessor. It is easy to learn, a flexible and powerful language for Web Applications. It has a vast library used for purposes such as PDF conversion and editing, database connection, and interactions between the user and the application. Despite being user-friendly, it has drawbacks such as concerns about security as it is an open-source language, its poor error-handling, weak type conversion on both implicit and explicit type conversions, and it is not suitable for heavy applications as it is not a modular language.
3.) Java
Java is an object-oriented programming language. It is one of the most popular programming languages today. It is a popular language because of its cross-platform support. This means that runs on any platform. This is because of the Java Virtual Machine platform that converts the Java code into Machine code which makes it compatible with any platform. Also, it is easy to learn as the programming derives from the C/C++ programming language.
A disadvantage of Java is that it consumes a lot of memory which results in poor performance and high hardware costs. Also, it has poor garbage collection and lacks support for low-level programming like pointers although objects in java act as pointers.
4.) JavaScript
JavaScript is a programming language that uses typically as a client-side language. Although in recent years, it evolves to have the capacity used as a server-side language, it uses widely in fetching data from the server and presenting it to the user.
Its flexibility is a major advantage since it adopts different variations like NodeJS, AngularJS, VueJS, and others. This attribute also describes Javascript’s pitfall in terms of usage. If a developer use too much javascript, it could potentially lead to performance issues.
5.) .NET
.NET is a free, cross-platform, open-source developer platform for building many different types of applications. It mostly uses in Windows platforms.
.NET builds highly for large applications and has a cross-platform design which means that it can now run on multiple platforms, unlike the previous generation of .NET. It also has a universal standard in terms of libraries and dependencies. The biggest drawback of .NET is that it is a licensed language which means the tools used to build .NET applications are either on a perpetual or subscription license.
Final Thoughts
Learning these coding languages could be a valuable skill in the future. But as a software developer, you must know when and how to use these languages so that you can achieve the requirements that the software should have. Knowing their advantages and disadvantages is a big step toward proper decision-making and implementation of these languages in software development.
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