Best language in 2025?

[xcontcom]

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What is the best language in 2025?

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[irfan-sec]

Hi @xcontcom
dear it depend on your need
like if you want to work on AI. the python is best option

[xcontcom]

Can I work on AI with JavaScript?

[irfan-sec]

Yes, you can absolutely work on AI with JavaScript! While Python is the most popular language for AI development, JavaScript provides a flexible and accessible way to build AI-powered applications, especially for web-based platforms.

[rugved099]

The “best” programming language in 2025 really depends on what you want to do, but based on todays scope:

Python is still the top choice for AI, machine learning, automation, and data science.
Rust is highly praised for performance and memory safety, great for systems and backend work.
Go is strong for cloud, DevOps, and concurrent backend services.
Java still remains solid for enterprise applications and large-scale systems.

[Omprakash3104]

That's the million-dollar question! However, the real answer is: there's no single "best" language—it completely depends on what you want to build.

Instead of a ranking, here's a more helpful way to think about language choice in 2025:

🚀 By Project Type:
Web Development:

Frontend: JavaScript/TypeScript (React, Vue) are still essential

Backend: Python (Django/FastAPI), JavaScript (Node.js), Go (for performance), or Rust (for safety)

AI/Machine Learning:

Python dominates (TensorFlow, PyTorch)

Julia gaining traction for scientific computing

Mobile Development:

Kotlin (Android), Swift (iOS)

Dart (Flutter) for cross-platform

Systems Programming:

Rust (memory safety), C++ (performance-critical)

Enterprise/Backend:

Java, C# still rule large systems

📈 Trending Languages to Watch:
Rust - Loved by developers, great for performance/safety

TypeScript - JavaScript with types, becoming standard

Go - Simple, fast, great for backend/services

Zig - Emerging systems language

💡 Better Questions to Ask Yourself:
What kind of applications do I want to build?

What's the job market like in my area/field?

What does my team/company use?

What has good learning resources and community?

🎯 My Practical Advice:
If you're starting out or looking to stay relevant:

Learn Python - versatile, huge ecosystem

Master JavaScript/TypeScript - web isn't going away

Consider Rust if you care about performance/safety

What are you hoping to build? That might help me give you a more specific recommendation!

[adarshdarokar]

Hi @xcontcom👋,

Good question! In 2025, there isn’t a single “best” language — it depends on the use-case:

Python → still strong for AI/ML, scripting, and data science.

JavaScript / TypeScript → dominant in full-stack web development.

Rust → rising for systems programming and performance-critical apps.

Go → reliable for scalable backend and cloud-native services.

Kotlin / Swift → solid for mobile development.

👉 The “best” choice really comes down to what you’re building.

Thanks for asking this thoughtful question.

[sfauzi]

In 2025, there’s no single “best” programming language — it depends on your goals.

• Python → best for AI, data science, automation.
• TypeScript/JavaScript → essential for web & full-stack.
• Rust → safe + high-performance, great for systems.
• Go → simple, fast, ideal for backend & cloud.
• Kotlin / Swift → mobile-first (Android & iOS).
• Java / C# → still strong for enterprise apps.

[MaxLHy0424]

I believe that C++ still holds an irreplaceable position in system development. The ecosystem that C++ has built up over more than 40 years cannot be easily surpassed by Rust. For Rust's Cargo, C++ also has a similar tool called XMake.

[guest271314]

There is no such thing.

[omercikan]

There isn’t a single universally “best” programming language in 2025. At the end of the day, programming languages are just tools—you have a problem or a goal, and the language is the bridge to reach a solution. What really matters is how deeply you master a language and its ecosystem.

For instance:

• Python → Still dominant for AI/ML, automation, and cybersecurity due to its vast libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• JavaScript / TypeScript → The backbone of modern web development. TypeScript adds static typing for maintainability at scale. With React, Angular, or Vue, you can build complex UIs; with Node.js, you can power servers; and with React Native you can deliver cross-platform mobile apps.
• Java → A proven choice for large enterprise applications, financial systems, and environments where long-term stability is critical.
• Go → Designed for simplicity, concurrency, and performance in cloud-native systems. Even the TypeScript team reimplemented parts of the compiler in Go to achieve significant speed improvements.
• Rust → A rising star for systems programming, offering memory safety without a garbage collector, and gaining adoption in OS components, browsers, and blockchain infrastructure.
• C# / .NET → Still highly relevant in enterprise, desktop, and game development (Unity engine).

The key takeaway: instead of asking “What is the best language?”, ask “Which language best fits the domain I want to specialize in?”. Once you gain proficiency and understand the surrounding tooling, frameworks, and community practices, that language will maximize your productivity and impact.

[JoeBumm]

There isn’t a single “best” language in 2025—it really depends on your goals. Instead of chasing the “best” language, pick one that matches your project, career goals, or ecosystem. A language that aligns with what you want to build will always be more productive.

[lunaNoir25]

The "best" language is a topic mostly driven by personal opinions, but if you were asking about popular languages in 2025, here's a short list;

1. Python
2. C++
3. C
4. Java
5. C#

Here's a list of the 20 most popular languages here: https://www.tiobe.com/tiobe-index/

[xcontcom]

0. JavaScript

[guest271314]

Haha

[mdbasit897]

1. Python - Highest demand
2. TypeScript - Most versatile
3. Go - Best for backend/cloud
4. Rust - Premium niche

Learn Python + TypeScript combo for maximum market coverage. Python for AI/data roles, TypeScript for web. Specializing in AI/ML with Python pays the most right now due to the generative AI boom.
Avoid: PHP, Ruby (declining demand), Java (saturated, lower growth).

[IbrahimAwad98]

I would say Java and python specifically with new update for editors like intellj so you can get AI assistants.

[Divyanshu-2907]

Well it is depend on you need

1. if you want to learning AI/ML then go for Python
2. If you want to make destop apps and backend things go for Java
3. If you want to make games then go for C++
4. For web then go for javascript

[guest271314]

For the folks who have listed TypeScript, this was bound to happen in a way that couldn't be swept under the rug as "WAI". When types collide

async function sendMessage(message: Uint8Array): Promise<void> {
  await new Blob([
    new Uint8Array(new Uint32Array([message.length]).buffer),
    message,
  ])
    .stream()
    .pipeTo(writable, { preventClose: true });
}

Type 'Uint8Array<ArrayBufferLike>' is not assignable to type 'BlobPart'.
  Type 'Uint8Array<ArrayBufferLike>' is not assignable to type 'ArrayBufferView<ArrayBuffer>'.
    Types of property 'buffer' are incompatible.
      Type 'ArrayBufferLike' is not assignable to type 'ArrayBuffer'.
        Type 'SharedArrayBuffer' is missing the following properties from type 'ArrayBuffer': resizable, resize, detached, transfer, transferToFixedLength

What? message is not assignable to BlobPart? Yes, it is, per the controlling specifications

• https://w3c.github.io/FileAPI/#constructorParams
• https://webidl.spec.whatwg.org/#BufferSource

So, what makes TypeScript v5.9.2+ happy? Redundant passing of a Uint8Array to Uint8Array constructor

async function sendMessage(message: Uint8Array): Promise<void> {
  await new Blob([
    new Uint8Array(new Uint32Array([message.length]).buffer),
    new Uint8Array(message),
  ])
    .stream()
    .pipeTo(writable, { preventClose: true });
}

[rudra-swnt-12]

Hi @xcontcom
If you are just starting out, I would say go with Python since it is versatile and easy. It's used in AI/ML, Web development and much more.
But if you want to learn the most and be better at programming, I'd suggest starting with C and C++ or even Java for that matter.
Hope this helps!

[xcontcom]

What about ASM? How bad is it in 2025?

[guest271314]

Is there really any good and bad involved? There's also WAT.

[ManishPrakkash]

Python — because in 2025, it still runs AI, web, data, and automation without making you wrestle with memory bugs. 😎

[guest271314]

The real AI is Allen Iverson. Who said "intelligence artificial" is good?

[ElliotTerminal]

Python - World is tilting towards the beam of AI

[guest271314]

I don't think so. It's just another racket to peddle to suckers.

[Stryfe-Delivery]

The question nobody is really tackling is do you want to blend in, or stand out. If you are new, you need to blend in, find things easy to learn with tasks that are low paying. If you are trying to stand out, you need to break away from the herd of "use python and java". As archaic as it sounds, some of the most complex models running in data science for some fields is "python" but it's just a wrapper around an old Fortran code block nobody dares touch. If you want to move ahead of python you may need to look back to C. Some of the most meaningful tools and areas for advancement would leverage libraries like zlib (C), OpenSSL (C), xz (C), libsodium (C). Learning to use and adapt some of these would be better career advice, but not good for some rookie just starting out.

[guest271314]

Never been one to "blend in".

If you can't join 'em, beat 'em.