What is the programming language most in demand and which pays higest rates?
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For a freelancer programmer, I'd go for .net languages: VisualBasic, C#. They are in high demand now -- there was an article in slashdot.org a few days ago commenting about it.\n\nIf you are serious about this, I'd recommend studying CS: the language of the day changes often. You'd be better understanding all the fundamentals behind, learning a new language is easy ;)\n\nJava, PHP and C++ somewhat are all in very high use, but there are also lots of programmers that know and use them.\n\ngood luck and have fun learning!
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Java or C.\nChoose Java, because it's similar to C, and easier to learn, due to Java's consistent handling of storage locations by reference, and automatic handling of memory management.  As a bonus, you can run your program on any system that supports Java, and embed your program as an applet accessible from anywhere with Internet access. Should you require more efficiency, you can relatively easily translate your program in Java, to a program in C, after you learn and know C.\n\nI'm limiting my answer based on the assumption that you personally want to *learn* a programming language.  You would likely expend fewer resources by simply giving your problem data to a programmer for hire.  If your script conversion doesn't require capabilities like grammar recognition, any programmer with a clue can code a basic utility in minutes.\n\nNote to programmers: I base this learning approach on a graduated, learn as you need to know, rationale, that leaves open a transition path to maximum product efficiency (C or C/assembly), or to high efficiency with a graphical interface (C or C++).  I acknowledge that less ubiquitous higher level languages exist that are better suited for specific types of text processing.
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if you have good programming capable go to programming side means either java or .net .other wise go to testing side. otter wise oracle apps.
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Any programming language will do the job. If you can go for Java then you can work with a lot of SAP related Java work too.
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Trick question - C _is_ the most popular programming language.\nWell to be honest, Java and VB are probably more popular in general (i.e. including home user hobbyists), but in the industry you'll find that C/C++ are more widely used.\n\nRawlyn.
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For client side application programs the hot stuff is anything .NET, preferably c# and even vc++.net is doing well. Java is really taking off too.\n\nFor server side web programming... PHP hands down is hot. Paired up with MySQL, that technology is really dominating. Perl is there, but slowly dying by the wayside.\n\nFor web development, AJAX and straight XML with a sprinkle of DHTML. Its the foundation of the Web 2.0 movement.\n\nBelieve me, I have my hands in all three of these categories and I often can't keep up with all the work people want to throw at me. I pretty much can command my own perks and salary because of it.\n\nHope I helped you out with this.
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It depends on what you want to do.\nIf you want to go in industry working on large industrial application, probably you should go withprimarily Java and with C++.\nIf you like to built desktop app, C++ will be best. To go to gaming industry you should have good knowledge on grphics programming.\n\nIf you want to go in serverside, you will need knowledge on php, Sql, C++ and some Unix experience.\n\nAnd at last but not at least, if you want to be website designer, HTML,Javascript, AJAX and Flash.
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I am learning programming now after having the same question you had for a while..\n\nThe answer i got is Java..\n\nBecause it gives you flexibility to do tasks in any field u go into..\n\nThe second option is C++,VC++  ..they r a bit time taking than Java..but good indeed.\n\nThe last but not the least is C\n\nIf u wanna go professional u can learn these above things..\n\nIf u wanna learn as a hobby..\n\nBetter learn something like VB \nbecause it gives results similar to VC++ n a bit easy than the later..
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I'd suggest Ruby. Four reasons..\n\n1. It could turn into more than fun. While it's fun, there's a rapidly growing market for it, and you'd be ahead of the curve.\n\n2. It's simply a fun language. You can be really meta, override standard classes, and do all sorts of cool tricks. It's logical, yet extensible, and you can almost turn it into your own language.\n\n3. Most Ruby coders tend to be quite amusing and humorous.. for an example start reading the "Poignant Guide to Ruby" for an amusing comic-book-esque introduction to Ruby : http://poignantguide.net/ruby/\n\n4. You can start using Ruby right now, online! See: http://tryruby.hobix.com/
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HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, AJAX.\n\n.Net is the next big thing. ASP.NET, VB.NET, C#.NET. If you want a decent job in the future doing development learn some .NET technologies.\n\nAlso you can never go wrong with SQL
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Choose one of the three. Each has its own pros and cons.\n\nC++, Java, C#
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c++ mostly i think. they might use java as well.
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Yes; java is hot right now and could be a great benefit to you.  It teaches you a lot about low level lanquages and the computer interface to the hardware.  At times though I question the efficency of the language.  It takes a lot of time compared to some tools.
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Community college will be a good start.\nThey usually have a curriculum for programming.\nYou start by learning Simple programming logic and design.\nThis includes flow charts, pseudo code ...etc\nThen you pick a language of choice, most of the languages accomplish similar tasks, but how much control and the amount of code that is needed to accomplish the task varies from language to another.\nIf for example you only learn HTML, you are most likely to make static webpages.\nThe most challenging language to me is C++, the reason is that you can make anything out of your code, from simple business app to robotics.\nMy language of choice is C#.net, the reason is, this language is the native language for Visual Studio.NET, this is the platform where you develop your application.\nWhy Visual Studio.NET: it is the least time consuming platform to finish you project. \nI hope this helps you.
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That depends on the area of the US you're considering and what specific field (software development, networking, etc.) you're pursuing.  \n\nThe demand for IT professional seems to be increasing.  So, you're probably entering the US job market at a good time.\n\nI have found that consulting firms pay the most initially and the salary increase are better than non-consulting companies.  \n\nPlus, if you are single, you can work for a large consulting firm that will send you anywhere in the US.  This might be beneficial as they would most likely cover the cost of your housing.  \n\nBased on your question, I would assume that you're from another country.  If so, then your language skills (English) is of most importance.\n\nI've been in IT for 16 years (US) and have met some really smart IT professionals from other countries.  The problem in many cases is their ability to speak English.  This is a MAJOR problem in my opinion.  \n\nI hope this helps and best wishes.\n\nScott....
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1)Programmer knowhow. That is, what language(s) the programmer is most flexible with.\n2)Project schedule. Some PLs can be used to build software much faster than others, so they may be used.
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There is no single programming language that can be termed best. Every language has its +ve and -ve points.\n\nBest thing to do is try your hands at a few languages, and then pursue the one that interests you.\n\nThough in my view C and C++ come as close to perfection as possible, but then I am a hardcore C/C++/Unix guy :-)