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Name: Chris
Status: student
Grade: 9-12
Country: USA
Date: Fall 2011
Question:
What is the most common programming language used in industry? What is the most common web script in use in industry?


Replies:
Java (not to be confused JavaScript which is completely different) is the most popular programming language today. Followed by C/C++ and C#. JavaScript is the most popular web site scripting tool. Please be aware that the popularity of programming language is very dynamic. A language's popularity can change rapidly in the course of a year or two.

Scott P. Smith


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