Top Languages for Software Engineering of 2021

Jesse L
3 min readJun 8, 2021

Hi everyone, welcome back. In this article, I will be going over the top programming languages of 2021 for software engineering. Every software project is different, so it’s always good to understand what programming languages are best for the software project you’re working on.

Python

Python is a general purpose language with many uses including, web development, machine learning, game development, mobile application development, and more. Python is the biggest programming language when it comes to data science. Python is a very popular language meaning there will be plenty of documentation online and many knowledgeable developers who use Python. Python is easier to learn compared to other languages and its syntax is relatively simple. Python developers are also in high demand, so there will be many opportunities for jobs.

JavaScript

JavaScript is a scripting language also with many uses including, web development, and server applications. Like Python, JavaScript is also easier to learn compared to other languages and the syntax is simple. JavaScript is very popular among web developers because it allows them to create interactive web pages. With many languages you will need to set up an environment and download a compiler to run and test your program. But in JavaScript, all…

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Jesse L

Hi, I'm a passionate technology enthusiast and lifelong learner. Beyond my technical pursuits, I'm also passionate about sharing my enthusiasm with others.