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If you are starting out in the field of Software Development, or looking to expand your portfolio of programming languages, it can be difficult to choose which programming language to learn, with hundreds to choose from. To make this decision easier, here are some of the most popular programming languages in 2021, in no particular order.

According to research, it is estimated that around 70% of adults will experience imposter syndrome at least once in their lifetime. The term ‘imposter syndrome’ was first used in the 1970’s by psychologists Suzanna Imes and Pauline Clance. It was originally thought to only apply to high achieving women, but it is now recognised as more widely experienced by both men and women, regardless of their social status, work background or skill level.

Burnout has been described as a ‘crisis’ in today’s society. In a survey from Accountemps, 91% of workers reported that they had experienced some degree of burnout at work and as many as 1 in 5 highly engaged employees are at risk from burnout (Harvard Business Review).

There are several programming languages on the market and the popularity of these varies every year. If you are thinking about learning your first programming language or want to add to your portfolio, we have put together a list of the top 10 best programming languages to learn in 2020, in no particular order.

The adoption of Blockchain has been compared to the internet, with many people trying to predict when it will go mainstream. The technology is seen as a major breakthrough because it ensures high levels of traceability and security in online transactions.

In 2018, the world experienced several large-scale data breaches including Mariott Hotels having their guest information copied and stolen, affecting 500 million people and Google+ exposing the personal profile data of 52.5 million users. With the introduction of GDPR in May, 2019 will see more severe consequences for companies who do not handle their data in the appropriate manner.

The world first heard about Artificial Intelligence in 1955 when AI luminary, John McCarthy, coined the term in Dartmouth. He wanted to explore ways of how to make a machine that could reason like a human and was capable of abstract thought, problem-solving and self-improvement. Fast forward to 2018, AI is a term that is well documented and is impacting industries across the globe.

If you have been reading up on the current digital trends, there is no doubt that Internet of Things (IoT) has featured heavily. In the coming years, it will make a dramatic difference to the day-to-day lives of even the most technologically inept individual.

Global investment funding in the FinTech sector reached a record $5.4bn (£3.86bn) during the first quarter of 2018, according to new research. This has been boosted by a dozen investment mega-rounds of at least $100 million, according to the latest figures from CB Insights.

According to the TIOBE index, C has grown in popularity, proving that sometimes the old ones are the best. The TIOBE index reflects changes in the current interest in languages. According to the index, C language gained 1.69% interest in 2017 and has remained in 2nd place behind Java, but above runners-up Python (1.21% growth) and Erlang (0.98%).