If you’re looking to land a great technical job, it’s important to stay up to date with what employers really want right now. But what programming languages should you learn? Learning a new programming language can be a time investment, and you don’t want to waste your time learning the wrong one. Based on data from Indeed and Stackoverflow, the following 5 programming languages are the most in-demand and are which should you put your time and effort into learning and perfecting!

1. Python: Data jobs have seen a strong demand all year long and they’re still at the top of the list The go to language for everything data related is undoubtedly Python, although R also has a place of prominence in the field. If you’re interested at all in data science or artificial intelligence, getting into Python is an absolute must. It’s seen enormous growth throughout the year and is showing no signs of slowing down.

2. Java: Coming in second is an oldie-but-goodie, Java. From mobile to web, this programming language has versatile potential and can even help some businesses maintain their legacy code. It’s also strictly backward compatible, which is a crucial requirement for business applications. It’s continued it’s reign as the number one programming language for enterprises.

3. JavaScript: Coming in third is the undisputed king in browser programming. It earned this placement due to its use in all platforms and mass adoption. While basic JavaScript is often just used as a foundation for more cutting-edge and current frameworks like Node, React, VueJS, EmberJS, Meteor, Polymer, and more, this easy to learn language is taught widely in schools and bootcamps so many employers know they can find a wide range of technologists with this skillset. It’s known as the friendliest programming language for beginners for a reason!

4. C#: Never underestimate the number of companies looking for technologists who can maintain their legacy code or at least comb through it in order to move up to bigger and better things. This multi-paradigm programming language is not only used on the Windows platform, but also the Linux and iOS/Android platform. With so many large enterprises utilizing this, it’s no wonder this commonplace technology is on the list

5. C++: Again with the legacy code that needs maintaining and updating! With most companies still in the process of moving on to bigger and better tech, it makes sense that C++ is still in-demand.

If you want to stay employable as a Developer, it’s important to keep your skills up to date. But, as you can see from the data found by Indeed and StackOverflow, some tried and true technologies are just as valuable as more cutting-edge skills. Keep your skills solid in these in-demand technologies and you’ll be poised for a successful IT career throughout 2020 and beyond!