When you look at super-rich guys like Bill Gates, Larry Ellison (Oracle), Mark Zuckerberg, the two dudes who launched Atlassian, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Elon Musk, Max Levchin (Paypal programming genius), etc. what do they have in common?
They know programming.
I have three multimillionaire friends: what do they have in
common?
They know programming.
As computers perform more and more functions in our economy
(and we're not even talking about AI, which is going to be a major disruptor of
every single industry and profession), those who can program or, at least,
master computational thinking, will have a DEFINITE edge over those who don't
or can't.
It's as if the old divide between the "have" and
"have not" will now be replaced by a new divide: the "code"
and "code not."
But what is computer programming exactly? And why is it
important to learn programming ASAP?
Wikipedia defines "computer programming" as "the
process of designing and building an executable computer program to accomplish
a specific computing result or to perform a specific task."
The big question is, "Can you program your computer so
that it does part of your daily work for you?"
Using productivity applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint
or, if you're online, Google documents, is great, but can you program your
computer to do MORE work?
For example, I can create scripts that will automatically
send emails to specific people (clients, suppliers, investors, Linkedin
connections, etc.) at specific times and dates in the future. I can also use
Python to send customized emails to thousands of people.
All of this can be done with a few lines of code.
My point is, everyone should be able to TELL their computers
exactly what to do and let it do the work -- so we can have more free time to
spend with family and friends, or doing our favorite activity.
The problem is that most schools (from high school onward)
do not teach computer skills to students, let alone computational thinking.
As a result, most people may use a personal computer every
day, but they have no idea of the quasi-infinite power residing inside their
computers.
Your laptop is capable of performing incredible feats of
computation and do massive amounts of work, but it must receive your wishes and
commands.
But until and unless you learn programming (Python and Auto
hotkey are the two easiest programming languages I recommend to start with),
the awesome power of your computer will not be visible to you nor used and
leveraged by you to generate economic value and commercial profit.
Yes, it is possible to create a commercial software program
WITHIN ONE DAY, that is precisely what I'm teaching in my programming workshop.
But first, as Master Yoda, astutely observed, "You must
unlearn what you have learned."
You must let go of the limiting belief that "you can't
learn computer programming" or that "it is too technical or
difficult."
Since 2010, I've taught myself how to think computationally
and how to design and write software programs, and I can tell you that it's not
rocket science.
But it is scientific in the sense that if you proceed step
by step in learning a programming language, there is NO LIMIT to how far you
can go.
The personal computer or PC was and still is the greatest
power in the world economy. (No school or teacher ever told you that fact, and
so I hope that this article will open your eyes to the awesome and
quasi-infinite power of computers).
Why work so hard when you can program your computer to work
hard for you?
In a future article, I'll write about how my new software
company, Kelami, will create software-based courses that will replace me as a
digital marketing teacher. It will teach Email Marketing, Project Management
and Online Marketing Research, three courses that I'm currently teaching at TAV
College (www.tav.ca).
However, no matter how powerful a computer is, it MUST be
told what to do so it can serve you. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In a way, a computer is incredibly stupid and totally lacks
commonsense. But it compensates by being EXTREMELY obedient, ultrafast and
endowed with perfect memory.
This means that you only have to tell it (through a
programming language) exactly what to do, step by step, and it will obey you
100% and do the required work flawlessly, every single time!
It is your opportunity to make the first crucial steps in
the vast and profitable world of computer programming so that you can unleash
the power of computers in order to rapidly advance in your career or build your
business in a robust and sustainable manner.
Top Highest Paid Programming Languages in 2024
Python
Python is among the most used and in-demand programming
languages in 2023 and still is on top of the charts in 2024. According to
Octoparse (2021), Python is a programming language that is widely used for
general-purpose programming.
A noteworthy aspect to talk about with Python is that it
gives emphasis on code readability and a syntax allowing developers to display
their program in fewer lines of code as compared to other programming
languages.
The average annual pay of a Python developer is: $107,311
(average is based on Indeed & Glassdoor Job postings with the help of
multiple sources).
C
C is one of the programming languages that many programmers
are well-versed and familiar with, probably because this is also among the
oldest of the programming languages. Notably, this was once used by Apple for
their iOS operating systems.
The average annual pay of a C developer is: $86,296 (average is based on Indeed & Glassdoor Job postings with the help of multiple sources).
C++
Slightly similar to Python with regard to general-purpose
programming, C++ is another programming language included in the list. It
provides facilities for low-level memory manipulation.
The average annual pay of a C++ developer is: $96,371
(average is based on Indeed & Glassdoor Job postings with the help of
multiple sources).
Go
Developed by Google, Go is an open-source programming
language that was built primarily for speed.
While having a peculiar error handling, it makes up for its
effectivity despite the unusual way of handling error. It has up to date
libraries built for more efficient coding and programming within the
language.
Go is among the fastest programming languages in
2024.
The average annual pay of a Go developer is: $105,078
(average is based on Indeed & Glassdoor Job postings with the help of
multiple sources).
Ruby
Ruby belongs to the most in-demand and highest paid
programming languages in 2024. It is an open-source programming language that
is dynamic and is built on simplicity and productivity.
Its syntax is elegant making coding a much more natural and
seamless process and also making the code easy to read and write.
The average annual pay of a Ruby developer is: $117,868 (average is based on Indeed & Glassdoor Job postings with the help of multiple sources).
Java
Java is one of the most popular programming languages in the
globe. Java is built specifically for client-server web applications with about
9 million developers making use of the language.
Java is the main language used behind Android, and owns
about 85% of the mobile market. While several sources saying that it is
typically harder to learn than Python, it is relatively easier than C or
C++.
The average annual pay of a Java developer is: $94,502 (average is based on Indeed & Glassdoor Job postings with the help of multiple sources).
JavaScript
Along HTML and CSS, JavaScript covers a portion of the core
technologies in the World Wide Web production.
JavaScript is used to make webpages interactive and more
inclusive of a variety of programs like video games. While many people
misconstrue JavaScript and Java as the same programming language, they are
different.
The average annual pay of a JavaScript developer is: $107,384 (average is based on Indeed & Glassdoor Job postings with the help of multiple sources).
PHP
PHP is a server-side scripting language designed primarily
for web development but in some instances, it is also used for general-purpose
programming.
PHP can be embedded into HTML and is extremely user-friendly
for new developers. While PHP is particularly easy to learn, it does not shy
away from advanced features for more experienced programmers in the
language.
The average annual pay of a PHP developer is: $102,717 (average is based on Indeed & Glassdoor Job postings with the help of multiple sources).
Conclusion
Based on our research, Ruby takes first place for the highest-paid programming jobs for 2024, but don’t just take our word for it. There are
other factors that naturally come into play such as experience, soft skills,
seniority, etc.
Software developers have been in high demand and the trend
doesn’t show any signs of slowing down any time soon. So, whichever programming
language you choose or are interested in, there is always enough choices and
room for everyone.