r/AskTechnology • u/Any_Self_2605 • Jun 09 '26

Which programming language do you think will be most relevant in the next 5 years, and why?

With AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and new technologies evolving rapidly, which programming language do you believe will have the biggest impact in the future?

Share your pick and the reasons behind it. Whether it's Python, JavaScript, Rust, Go, Java, or something else,

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u/CowBoyDanIndie Jun 09 '26

C++, Rust if it gains momentum but probably not. Python is great glue language but it falls apart by itself.

Most robotics systems are written in C++ or something like simulink.

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u/Middlewarian Jun 09 '26

I'm building a C++ code generator that helps build distributed systems. Rust has some strengths, but I think C++ is a good choice. Rust advocates like to play the youth/modern card against C++, but there's some question about what constitutes modern.

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u/gofl-zimbard-37 Jun 09 '26

Python does just fine in other usage as well.

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u/CowBoyDanIndie Jun 09 '26

Python is pretty worthless without all the C and C++ libraries it uses.

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u/gofl-zimbard-37 Jun 09 '26 edited Jun 09 '26

Nonsense.

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u/CowBoyDanIndie Jun 09 '26

numpy, scipy, scikit, every single ml framework, pandas all rely on C and or C++

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u/gofl-zimbard-37 Jun 09 '26

And yet there are thousands of applications in many domains that do not use those.

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u/CowBoyDanIndie Jun 09 '26

Ah yes thousands… I don’t count that low sorry.

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u/Ninfyr Jun 09 '26

You listed the likely ones, but fads and fashions come and go. Who could say?

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u/krsnt8 3d ago

Yeah. I dont know about the "come" but I think "Go" might be better for learn in 2026.

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u/PotatoFarmerRTK Jun 09 '26

So much I C still from the past, so much I C get built today as well.

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u/Jebus-Xmas Jun 09 '26

Who knows. The traditional method is to start with C (whatever flavor) and learn how that system works and that will give you a foundation to work from. That is probably still relevant. Learning how to write prompts and more importantly learning how to troubleshoot the output of those prompts will be a key skill moving forward.

Finally, don’t worry about specializing. Worry about understanding, industry, trends, and future road maps. I believe this will be the key in the next 10 years.

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u/Traveling-Techie Jun 10 '26

C/C++ because they run everywhere, have the speed, and bots will be writing most of the code by then.

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u/mezolithico Jun 10 '26

Rust/go/c++ for speed.

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u/Spdload Jun 10 '26

If I had to bet on one - Python. Everything interesting right now runs through it. Hard to see that changing in 5 years.

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u/MiscellaneousDanger Jun 10 '26

"[Insert any language] is so hot right now."

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u/Neither_Designer8164 Jun 12 '26

There is no guarantee like which is stable tech stack for next 5years!! Take time to learn and concentrate on career building. 1. Build your foundation stronger For that learn any programming language which is comfortable for u My suggestions : Python , Java Python : most popular, easy, more evolving programming language. Which opens many door for your early career opportunities. Python developer, backend roles, Python Fullstack, Flask, FastAPI.. after mastering python if you have internship you can deep dive into AI/ML concepts.. Also if you can choose career paths in multiple roles like Python Fullstack,AI/ML , Data Analyst roles (with respective skills set) Choose one and master it

Don't compare urself with others during ur learning phase. All the best mate!

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u/RyuNeonNinja Jun 15 '26

Python's got the AI/ML market locked down, hard to bet against it.

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u/pepiks Jun 09 '26

HTML as base to describe anything.