The Next Big Thing in Programming Languages
Ankita Deb
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With so many powerful programming languages competing for attention, which one do you think will be the game-changer in the near future?
Well, Python and Rust are already recognized for their impact—Python with their simplicity, readability, and versatility, especially in AI and machine learning, and Rust with its focus on safety, performance, and concurrency. Python's extensive libraries and strong community support make it a leading choice for AI development. As AI continues to evolve and integrate into different industries, Python's role in this transformative field will likely ensure its significant impact in the near future.
What other languages do you think could be game-changers, and why?
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DesignzByOJ@designzbyoj
I didn’t know much about Rust, but seeing it has a focus on safety is great.
With the many apps and AI technology lacking privacy, building in Rust would be harder for sure, but in my opinion would build the right infrastructure.
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Rust and Go are definitely ones to watch. Rust's memory safety and performance make it great for systems programming and it's gaining a lot of momentum. Go is also on the rise with its simplicity, speed, and strong concurrency support. It's becoming a top choice for cloud, web dev, and microservices. Julia could be a dark horse too - it combines the ease of Python with the speed of C. Will be interesting to see which ones break through to the next level!
I think, Languages like 'Go' and 'Kotlin' could be the next big game-changers. 'Go' offers simplicity and efficiency, making it ideal for scalable and high-performance applications, particularly in cloud computing and microservices. 'Kotlin' is gaining traction due to its interoperability with Java, modern features, and concise syntax, making it a favorite for Android development and server-side applications. Both languages focus on productivity and reliability.
WebAssembly seems a promising software runtime that supports many languages, and hopefully it will support many more in the future. Generally whichever language or runtime is adopted by the Web platform, or by Google, Microsoft, Facebook etc tends to be used by the IT community. Python's creator worked at Google and Microsoft. Google's Kotlin is basically a Java fork, the same way as MariaDB was a MySQL fork; Kotlin wouldn't exist if Oracle didn't own Java, which didn't suit Google.