Best Programming Languages for Apps

When it comes to mobile app development, there isn’t really one single “best” programming language, and as mentioned in the previous section, it really depends on what kind of app you’re making. Let’s take a look   Apphale: Mobile app development  at some of the most popular languages for app development so you can make the best choice.

Java

Java is one of the most popular programming languages in the world, and it’s no wonder why it’s a top choice when developing mobile applications. It’s a powerful and robust server-side language and has the most completed open source projects by developers. While it’s possible to develop iOS apps using Java, this language is most often used for Android app development since it’s a widely used and well-established language among developers. It’s also flexible and Android already has a number of development tools for it.

JavaScript

JavaScript has been a long-time programming language favorite among developers, and many will argue that it’s the best programming language, period. It’s become even more popular with the rise of frameworks like Vue and React.js that help build front-end UI components. JavaScript is also a server-side language and it’s often a developer’s top choice language for a variety of reasons.

Not only is it a great programming language for developers of all skill levels, but it can be run everywhere—on every device and on both the client-side and server-side. Since it’s been around for 25 years, JavaScript has a huge community behind it. You’ll find that it has a vast number of plugins and frameworks, making development much easier and streamlinedReact Native is a widely used JavaScript framework that allows for cross-platform mobile app development for iOS and Android.

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Just because a language has been around for a long time doesn’t necessarily mean you should use it. JavaScript is still popular and beloved after all these years, with new standards being released all the time. Make sure the language you choose isn’t outdated and on its way to expire.

 Swift

Swift by Apple is a popular programming language and has surpassed Objective C as the preferred language for iOS app development. It’s a developer’s favorite for creating iPhone and iPad apps for a wide variety of reasons. It’s a very readable, type-safe language that’s also not difficult to code in, unlike other languages, like Objective C.

Swift is also highly interactive, meaning it can work in an interactive environment and you can see the output while you’re coding. This also makes it easy to catch coding errors at the coding stage. Another perk is that Swift is completely free and open source. 

Kotlin

Kotlin is a newer programming language and is a great alternative to Java. It’s also the official language for Android app development created by Google, so it’s certainly worth learning if you want to create Android apps. It has native support and it’s supported by IDEs like Android Studio and IntelliJ IDEA.

While some will argue that Kotlin is the next Java, keep in mind that it’s a newer language that isn’t quite there yet, but it’s still worth learning since it’s being promoted heavily by Google for Android app development.