- What languages are currently in demand?
- Which ones are growing in popularity and will soon be in demand?
You can probably guess the logic behind our first question. While following trends isn't always the best way to figure out which languages will be preferred, the popularity of a language can indicate its dominance in the market. Here's a general rule of thumb for you – the more widely used or common a language is, the more likely it is that a programmer (ie you!) will be working with it at work.
For the answer to the second question, do some research on the Internet and pay attention to two factors:
- The languages that programmers use and want to continue using
- Languages that developers don't yet use but are interested in using
By looking at these trends, one can better understand which languages will become popular in the coming years.