Easiest language with which to get a job?

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Jul 10th, 2008, 03:56 PM
nmadd

Easiest language with which to get a job?

Here's another fairly useless, curiosity-driven post.

I'm no professional programmer nor do I have plans to become one, but I'm curious as to what language you think the most sought after professional programmers know.

"I got a job more easily than other programmers because I know ______."
Jul 10th, 2008, 08:41 PM
Nightwalker83

Re: Easiest language with which to get a job?

The easiest language would probably be one of the basics, I'd say Visual Basic since I have some knowledge of it. I am not a professional programmer web design is more my kettle of fish.
Jul 11th, 2008, 12:56 AM
penagate

Re: Easiest language with which to get a job?

C++.
Jul 11th, 2008, 02:20 AM
mendhak

Re: Easiest language with which to get a job?

It should really depend on your area shouldn't it? I've heard of some areas where there's a higher demand for people who know HTML and not much in terms of software development.
Jul 11th, 2008, 09:14 AM
Hack

Re: Easiest language with which to get a job?

Quote:

Originally Posted by mendhak

It should really depend on your area shouldn't it?

And it does.....if you look at IT want ads in Chicago, they will be looking for something different than wants ads in Detroit that will be looking for something different from want ads in Boston that will be looking for something different from want ads in Miami.
Jul 12th, 2008, 08:26 AM
nmadd

Re: Easiest language with which to get a job?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hack

And it does.....if you look at IT want ads in Chicago, they will be looking for something different than wants ads in Detroit that will be looking for something different from want ads in Boston that will be looking for something different from want ads in Miami.

Interesting. Of course this makes complete sense like every other profession but I guess I've never thought of it for programming before. I'm not sure why I thought software development would be different.

Just for fun I did this on monster.com - number of listings per search:

PHP
NYC - 208
Chicago - 43
LA - 144

ASP.NET
NYC - 202
Chicago - 108
LA - 119

C++
NYC - 618
Chicago - 154
LA - 221
Jul 12th, 2008, 02:56 PM
DeanMc

Re: Easiest language with which to get a job?

At the end of the day C++ will always be in higher demand because it takes a longer amount of time to write clean efficient code. So while there may be more job offerings it is not the easiest language to learn. My own feeling on his would be try each of them and go with the one you like the syntax of. At the end of the day you will be writing thousands of lines of code over your employment so you may as well be happy with writing the code for the language you pick.
Jul 15th, 2008, 02:36 AM
RobDog888

Re: Easiest language with which to get a job?

Try a search on VB.NET and C# too.
Jul 15th, 2008, 06:36 AM
Hack

Re: Easiest language with which to get a job?

nmadd: Your location indicates Colorado.....I'm curious as to what language(s) are being looked for in your area.
Jul 15th, 2008, 08:59 PM
RobDog888

Re: Easiest language with which to get a job?

Post #6 he only covers 3 but I asked if he could search the numbers for C# and VB.NET. Easier to compare that way
Jul 16th, 2008, 07:03 AM
FunkyDexter

Re: Easiest language with which to get a job?

Certainly there seems to be more demand for C# than VB.net on this side of the pond. Not sure about other languages though.
Jul 16th, 2008, 02:43 PM
capsulecorpjx

Re: Easiest language with which to get a job?

Learn any object oriented programming language. I recommend Java and Visual Basic.net

Then learn the art of B.S.

Get a job first that's important. Don't lie on your resume, but you can exaghherate, and cram for each topic (i.e. ASP) before each interview.

NOBODY knows every single technology and programming language out there.

Just understand Object Oriented Programming and some basic concepts like how the Internet works, how Microsoft Networks works (Windows XP Professional Certification).
Jul 18th, 2008, 06:34 AM
Daarklord

Re: Easiest language with which to get a job?

I hear VB is considered an inferior language and you wouldn't claim your knowledge of VB as an asset. Is it true?
Jul 18th, 2008, 04:11 PM
CodedFire

Re: Easiest language with which to get a job?

How very dare you!. The only people i have heard say this is people that have never used the language in a production inviroment. In fact i had a C# developer tell me how much better C# was when compared to VB. I hadnt got the hear to tell him both languages utilise the same framework. The only language that is a clear superior to any other is C++ because it can be used in any senario, but having said that the downfall is an extremely steep learning curve. This is why C++ developers are more in demand because it is harder to find one with relevent and up to date experience.
Jul 19th, 2008, 08:24 PM
nmadd

Re: Easiest language with which to get a job?

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobDog888

Try a search on VB.NET and C# too.

VB.NET
NYC - 115
Chicago - 63
LA - 72

C#
NYC - 415
Chicago - 191
LA - 155

Quote:

nmadd: Your location indicates Colorado.....I'm curious as to what language(s) are being looked for in your area.

Since I'm not a professional developer, I don't have my finger on the pulse of the local software development job scene, but here are some results for Denver:
VB.NET - 32
C# - 93
PHP - 52
ASP.NET - 72
C++ - 66
Java - 147
Perl - 52
Python - 16
Jul 29th, 2008, 12:32 AM
RobDog888

Re: Easiest language with which to get a job?

So about 3-4 times more jobs for C#. That is sad. VB.NET never gets the respect it so greatly deserves. They are both the same framework so its only really just syntax differences.