A beginners guide to choosing a programming language

You may have been in a situation where you have learned almost every programming language available on the internet. Well, this is a very common trap when starting a tech career and if not careful you may find yourself in a state of confusion and frustration months or maybe years later. This article is meant to guide you on how to choose a programming language to avoid wasting your precious time and make meaningful progress.

Many people opt to learn the most popular programming language at that particular time or one that pays big money. However, learning the most popular programming language does not guarantee that you will not waste time and end up confused. Neither does focusing on the big salaries you will earn after getting a job. It all narrows down to your interests and goals. eg. What do you want to achieve/ become? What do you want to build? You might be passionate about web design or web development then all you have to do is search for programming languages for that particular niche.

After you have identified your interests and researched the programming languages that suit your interests, the next step is focusing on one language and being consistent in learning. However, there may be other factors you should consider such as the popularity of a language. Languages that seem to be fading away or decreasing in popularity and use should be avoided.

In conclusion, all you have to do is define your interests and goals, choose a language and be consistent enough.