Almost every other person you meet in today’s context from the technological landscape would know about ‘Blockchain.’ As we know, blockchain is a decentralized distributed ledger which allows for the immutable storage of data over a peer-to-peer network without the need for a centralized identity.

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Top 10 Programming Languages for Blockchain
Professionals
Almost every other person you meet in today’s context from the technological
landscape would know about ‘Blockchain.’ As we know, blockchain is a
decentralized distributed ledger which allows for the immutable storage of data
over a peer-to-peer network without the need for a centralized identity. Security
and transparency are the two primary features of any blockchain. Every piece of
information shared on the blockchain network will be visible to all other
participants and tampering information is almost next to impossible, thanks to its
immutable nature. The blocks in a blockchain are connected to each other using
cryptography. Cryptography refers to techniques used for secure communication
within a blockchain network. Hence, a blockchain is highly secure.
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Many countries are now adopting programming languages owing to their high
levels of security. To work with blockchain technology, it is essential to learn how to
code, as these languages don’t just help create applications for blockchain but
also blockchain-based or contract-based languages. Let us look at the top ten
programming languages a blockchain professional needs to be proficient in.
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Java
It is primarily used in web designing and is a general-purpose programming
language which is object-oriented, concurrent, and class-based. It was launched in
1995 and currently ranks among the top three programming languages. There are
currently more than nine million Java developers. It helps easily connect the link
between blocks of information. Java simplifies the creation of relationships
between the data and sending it to the user. It is a coveted language amidst the
programmers as it can run on any computer format with a simple installation of the
Java Runtime Environment (JRE).
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C#
It is an object-oriented programming language which helps developers build robust
applications on the .NET framework. It has more than 2 million developers
worldwide. Developed in 2000, C# is a popular language which helps build
powerful cross-platform code which works on multiple operating systems such as
Mac, Linux, Windows, and Android. Blockchain projects written using C# are:
· Stratis- It is a blockchain-as-a-service provides which is backed by Microsoft. It
allows enterprises to build private blockchain systems.
· NEO- Though NEO was written in C#, it also supports other languages such as
Java, Python, Go, and Javascript.
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Python
It was created by a Dutch programmer with the aim of creating a simple and
minimalistic programming language. It is popular among developers and data
scientists as it is a top language for software and web development. It has many
frameworks which help achieve excellent results in web programming flexibility.
Python eliminates the need to write bulky codes. Its built-in testing environment
helps install a problem location and fix it in a short time. Python has been
developed as a part of the Hyperledger Sawtooth blockchain platform. It helps
easily build blocks with relevant information and link them with each other.
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Ruby
It lets you run object-oriented programming without any doubts. It is versatile and
lets you use a heady mix of languages to create the required blockchain which
cannot be easily hacked by the users. It is widely accepted across the globe and
can be used for free. It allows to easily customize based on their requirements. It
has now gained momentum as a blockchain programming language. It allows
blockchain developers to prototype their visions rapidly using open-source
third-party plugins and APIs.
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Simplicity
It is a blockchain programming language designed for smart contracts. It is a
high-level blockchain coding language aims to reduce complex, low-level
understanding of the Bitcoin script. Bitcoin Script is an integrated smart contracts
language used in the Bitcoin blockchain. It is known as one of the best
programming languages to write smart contracts by both professionals and open
source developers. Simplicity increases productivity in developers.
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Solidity
It is a high-level, contract-based programming language. It is easy to learn and is
primarily used for enhancing the use of EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine). It is
based on Python, C++, and Javascript concepts. Using this, developers can write
high-level code which is compiled into a low-level machine language. Solidity uses
ABI, an interface which facilitates the interaction between two binary applications.
It helps determine if the data returned by the function is of the correct type.
Programmers prefer this language as it can catch any iteration at the time of
coding.
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Go
It is an open-source programming language which is based on the syntax of the C
programming language. It can be easily understood by both testers and
developers. Currently, the Golang network is expected to have more than 8,00,000
developers. Most of the smart contracts in Hyperledger Fabric are built using
Golang. They have a Java Software Development Kit for developing blockchain
applications.
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Rust
It is a system language created by Mozilla. Its advantages are high security and
fast computer processing. It reduces risk while executing code as it helps
eliminate potential and frequent problems. It has a well-developed communication
and learning system. It is good for CPU-bound tasks. It has a highly capable
mechanism of handling mutable states. Its memory safe, fast, and exclusively
concurrent nature makes it suitable to develop real-world blockchains.
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Vyper
It is a new programming language which aims to make writing smart contracts
easy. It is usually used for the Ethereum Virtual Machine, similar to Solidity. It is
different from Solidity with regard to handling control structures and security
issues. It removes many of the object-oriented functionalities present in Solidity
such as recursive calling, infinite loops, and modifiers. Vyper is a good option if
you are looking for a simple blockchain coding language for smart contracts.
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Rholang
It is one of the best programming languages for developing smart contracts.
It aims to solve problems using a functional approach and not an object-oriented
approach. Rholang applications do not hold data in variables and change them
down the line similar to C++ or Python. It solves applications sequentially by
evaluating the whole application as a series of functions. This makes Rholang the
best blockchain programming language which uses a functional programming
paradigm and an elegant approach to blockchain.
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Conclusion
Blockchain technology has caught the attention of tech enthusiasts across the
globe due to its potential to replace and disrupt established centralized systems of
transacting data and assets. Learning these languages will provide you the perfect
competitive edge for blockchain programming and prove to be more specific to the
blockchain.
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Blockchain Council Certifications
You can check out our certifications, and kick start your career in the Blockchain
space today.
● Certified Blockchain Expert
● Certified Blockchain Developer
● Certified Smart Contract Developer
● Certified Solidity Developer
● Certified Ethereum Developer
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