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Introduction

Javascript is the fastest-growing programming language and one of the most popular languages out there. Javascript has one of the best library ecosystems. Javascript can do pretty much anything you want it to do. Javascript also has a decent job count and salary. Many famous companies use Javascript. Some of these famous companies are Microsoft, Paypal, and Google.


Javascript Ranks:

  • Beginner-Friendly: #3
  • Jobs: #2
  • Freelance Opportunities: #1
  • Number Of People Who Use Javascript At Work: #1
  • Average Annual Salary: #3
  • Popularity: #1
  • Fastest-Growing In This List: #2
  • Stack Overflow Answer Count: #1
  • Speed: #5
  • Trends: #6
  • Overall: #1


    What is Javascript used for?

    Javascript is the most popular programming language used in web development. Javascript is also used for server-side and back-end development. Javascript is rapdily expanding in the areas of game development and internet commodities. Javascript is also expanding in mobile applications. At some point as a developer, you will learn some Javascript.


    Pros:

  • Beginner-friendly

  • Very High Stack Overflow Answer Count

  • High Job Count

  • Highest Freelance Opportunities

  • Used for various tasks

  • Decent salary

  • Over 2/3's of Javascript developers use Javascript at work.


  • Cons:

  • Javascript is very slow.

  • Internet browsers can disable JavaScript code from running, as JavaScript is used to code pop-up ads that in some cases can contain malicious content.

  • Javascript has flat trends.

  • Job Utilization and Trends

    Job Utilization

    Over 2/3's of people use some Javascript at work.

    Trends

    Unfortunately, Javascript is diminishing in its trends. Since the decline isn't excessive, it's fine to call the trends flat.


    Other Javascript Data:

  • Job Count: 31k

  • Stack Overflow Answer Count: 2.1M

  • Average Annual Salary: 118k

  • Freelance Count: 694 Gigs