7 Computer Programming Languages To Watch
November 24, 2010
Maybe instead of watch I should say learn?
One of the most frequent questions I get from tech pros is something like:
So what is the next big thing?
What are companies looking for?
What should I get a certification in?
I can give a good answer on what Minnesota companies are looking for right now and maybe this next year but I am not sure I can see any further.
Mostly because my sight is on today to six months from now.
I did come across this article from InfoWorld and they list (with some reasoning) 7 languages that the enterprise is starting to use more of.
Click 7 programming languages on the rise for the full article (yes they do list 8 but call the article 7):
- Python
- Ruby
- MATLAB
- JavaScript
- R <—this one is new to me
- Erlang
- Cobol
- CUDA Extensions
The languages that you have mentioned might be rising in demand, but still the language which are in highest demand now is Java. I don't really see much requirements rising for Python.. Are you talking only about Minnesota or the whole US?
Here is a list of report that shows the IT skills that are in demand and the ones that are rising:
http://www.corp-corp.com/press-release/Market_Report_2010-Q3.htm
Posted by: Shanmugam | November 27, 2010 at 05:33 AM