If you are a newcomer to the field of programming, one of the first (hardest) decision you most likely will have to make is picking the language you want to start with. Although you can learn multiple languages simultaneously, it is not advised, particularly for beginners.
It is, however, very logical to have your feet planted deep in a particular language, master the basics of the language, carry out some cool projects or create some cool stuff using the language, then you can pick up some other language(s). Definitely, as you progress, it will only become easier to pick up a new language through previous learning experiences.
In this piece, we would highlight some of the best programming languages you can/should learn in 2018 (and where to learn them). Irrespective of if you are already a programmer, developer or a beginner, these languages are some of the in-demand languages in 2018. Languages in this list were compiled on the basis of average salary, popularity, ease of learning, availability of jobs etc.
PythonPython is one of the oldest programming languages to have ever existed. In addition, it is also one of the easiest language to pick up as a beginner. Python is used in so many fields like web development, building applications (for Android and iOS) and a whole lot of other applications.
Python is also widely used in building programs that are mathematics-oriented, scientific computing, data science, machine learning or artificial intelligence, image processing etc. And according to this source, a person skilled in Python programming can earn up to $100,000 per annum.
JavascriptJavascript is a very popular language in programming. It is so popular that at least 7 in 10 devlopers have, one thime or another in their career, had a stint with Javascript. In fact, going by StackOverFlow’s latest survey of over 100,000 programmers, it was revealed that 69.8% of 78,334 respondents use Javascript in their (everyday) work. To add icing to the cake, the average salary of a Javascript programmer hovers around $80,000 to $100,000 per annum.
Ruby (on Rails)Ruby is the programming language, while ‘Rails’ is a framework for web development. Both are often combined, hence the colloquial name “Ruby on Rails”. Ruby is commonly used in building and developing and developing e-commerce websites or stores and also, mobile apps.
Albeit not as popular as some other languages, Ruby in Rails is a versatile language and quite easy to learn. The language is also prospective in terms of job opportunities and pay scale – annual salary of a Ruby developer is about $75,000 per annum.
SWIFTSwift is a cool programming language to learn if you have your focus on building applications for mobile, watches or any device that runs on the iOS platform. Swift was introduced by Aplle in 201 to serve as an easy-to-debug, and more optimized alternative to Objective-C which was previously used to develop iOS apps.
Since Apple takes iOS development very seriously, SWIFT is a language that willl be around for a long time. However, the language is a bit difficult to learn, but the $80,000 average annual salary of a SWIFT developer could motivate you.
PHPPHP is a language focused on the back-end aspect of web development. PHP is a popuar language and this popularity is tied to the popularity of WordPress CMS. Some uses of PHP include the creation of cookies in websites, collection of data from websites, display of dynamic contents and images etc.
According to FullStack Academy, 83 percent of website (and some big names like Facebook and Wikipedia) use PHP. And as long as there are more than 75 million websites running on WordPress, the need for PHP developers will always arise. Salary, this Quora thread reveals that the average salary of a PHP developer is $97,000 – could vary depending on geographical location.
The above languages are 5 of the numerous courses you might want to learn in 2018. Depending on what you aim to achieve, some of these languages may not be of relevance to your programming purpose. This list was concocted with regards to popularity, future prospects, and availability of opportunities.
To learn any of these languages, there are courses on them on several online platforms like Udacity, Udemy, Code Academy, Coursera, eDX, Tree House, Khan Academy etc. A single search on any language of choice will reveal a couple of courses where you can self-learn in your own time, space, and convenience.
Other notable mentions:
Java C# Kotlin Go C++Is/are there any language(s) that you feel should have been on this list? Let us know in the comments.
The post Top 5 Programming Languages in 2018 (and where to learn them) appeared first on Nigeria Technology Guide.
Even after getting the most sought after getting a serp keyword tracker, your site is not getting the organic traffic it deserves. You have freaked out, and you are almost losing hope. Please don’t! In the recent past, Google, Bing, and Yahoo, which are the dominant search engines have changed their algorithms which has made it difficult for SEO experts to find the ideal SEO tactics that can help rank sites at the helm of search results. This means that you might be doing everything right and practicing different SEO strategies, but the reason why you are not getting desirable results is that your site has been affected by the recent updates.
So, what do you need to improve your organic page ranking?
Some websites and blogs that you turn to when faced with an SEO problem will ask you to change your tactics even before they understand your wows. Not this article!
Whether you decide to practice black hat, grey hat, or white hat SEO, below are some tips that will help you improve your organic page ranking.
Make sure your website is mobile responsiveYou have approved a website design because it is beautiful, wrong move! You need to remember that there are over 3.2 billion people internet users across the world, and most of them access it via their mobile phones. Therefore, before you launch your website, have it tested for mobile responsiveness.
In fact, Google has continuously emphasized the need for web developers to create mobile-friendly websites. For improved organic search results, you can also configure your site with an application, and Google gives developer guidelines that allow users using mobile devices to access the app directly from search results.
Improve the loading speed of your site by minimizing the page sizeHave you ever opened a particular website that you believe has information you need, only for it to surprise you with its sluggishness? You doubtlessly left the site and moved on to a more responsive one, right? This is typically what all internet users do. If they find out that a website is irresponsive, they close it and move to the next one. This is something you do not want to happen to your site.
Therefore, scale your website size to 1MB or less. This will reduce the loading time by allowing the web crawler to crawl and download many pages within a short time; hence improving the organic page ranking of your site.
Develop valuable contentWhen it comes to increasing organic page ranking, content is critical. Internet users love information that is beneficial to them, and that will help them gain something at the end of the day. In case you have been writing content just for the sake of having something on your site, know you are the stumbling block to the success of your online business.
In your content, demonstrate value to your target audience. Let them know what they will gain by reading your content. For you to incorporate all the keywords necessary to improve your ranking, keep the length of a page to 500-1000 words.
Engage in strategic guest postingIf you want to increase organic traffic to your site, look for a website that accepts guest posting. Ask to publish a particular topic, and if approved, post relevant content and include some links that lead to your website. Make sure that the content you write is interesting and valuable to your audience. If readers click on the links to your site, you will gain lots of traffic, which means your organic page ranking will increase.
Develop a keyword listYou might write the best content on the internet, but without the right keyword, the content will certainly go nowhere.
Before you start producing content, think about the keywords. Think about what your readers will type in search engines, and make that your keyword. Do thorough keyword research. You can use a few tools such as SEMRush for this purpose. These tools will be beneficial to you since they will give you a competitors’ analysis and give you a list of keywords that are doing good in the market. This way, it will be easier for you to choose those that will work best for your website.
Have you finished reading this? Now go back to the top and read again. Retain and practice all the information mentioned above, and you can proceed to other things that matter in your life knowing that the organic page ranking of your site will increase significantly.
The post Tips to Increase Your Organic Page Ranking appeared first on Nigeria Technology Guide.
