Few days ago I was reading an article on one professional programmer's blog on best programming languages that would last decades and possibly most likely provide employment opportunities to people for the foreseeable future? Java topped the list, followed by PHP, Python and Javascript (along side CSS & HTML).

Programmers in the house, what is your take on this? Which programming language(s) help put food on your table? Which programming language do you see making it to the next decade, providing employment opportunities to programmers?

Your sincere point of view will be graciously appreciated!

I use PHP at work, as well as HTML (4 and 5) Javascript, CSS (2 and 3) and SQL as well. I've been learning some iPhone development for my own personal project, so I see a bit of Objective C in my future. I will be doing some Android development in the future, so I'll doing some Java dev too. As a side note, I know python as well, but I would recommend anyone really worth their salt to learn as many programming languages as they can due to the different paradigms they favour e.g.(Functional, OOP, Mathematical, Imperative).

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@ bakenda & Victor Akujobi;

Very well noted... More comment please!


P.S: kodewrita, Fayimora & Seun una no de exempted ooooooo..

For me, Java has been putting food on my table for the last 12 years. Based on the market and the trend, I believe it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Obviously, it's a dynamic industry, and one will need to continue to learn as things change.

@Bossman;

Thank you for your input, very well noted sir. How is Illinois?

Illinois is good. The US IT market in general is strong right now. Everyone is moving to automation. And I see that trend continuing.

ghettodreamz: @Bossman;
Thank you for your input, very well noted sir. How is Illinois?

PHP and C#