[size=16pt]LANGUAGES THAT ARE DEAD[/size]
1. Objective-C
The first name that comes here in the list of top dying Programming Languages is – Objective-C. The language that came around 36 years ago is a general-purpose, object-oriented language that follows the Smalltalk-derived syntax and is primarily used to develop applications for Apple platforms such as macOS, iOS, etc. The language single-handedly ruled the particular domain until the arrival of its alternative language Swift in 2014. Swift is comparatively being more preferred than Objective-C by the developers due to various remarkable features such as robustness, better memory management, etc.

As per the reports, Objective-C has dropped by 10-12 positions from the list of top programming languages within the last few years and subsequently Swift climb the ranking list with rewarding points during the same period. However, the language has still some occupancy in the market and probably not going to fade away anytime soon, but if you’re looking forward to starting your journey particularly with the macOS or iOS domain, you’re recommended to go with Swift instead of Objective-C.

2 2. Haskell
Haskell is one of the oldest general-purpose, statically typed functional programming languages. The language was particularly designed for handling symbolic computations along with list processing applications and it is considered to be much relevant to research and industrial application domain. Moreover, due to several worthwhile features such as better reliability, shorter lead times, etc., the language is being preferred by various big tech companies such as Facebook, GitHub, IBM, etc. in the past.

However, if we take a look at the TIOBE popularity index, the language shows a consistent decline in its demand & usage in the last 8-10 years. There may be various reasons behind that such as difficult to learn, static-typing, etc. Hence, despite the major standard update of Haskell in 2020, you’re recommended to not majorly rely on Haskell and consider learning other trending languages as well such as Python, Go, etc. for better career opportunities. Though, learning Haskell along with the other programming languages would also be the best option as having an understanding of functional programming language is always appreciated.

3. Perl
Perl, introduced in 1987, is a general-purpose programming language that incorporates Perl 5 and the latest sister version i.e., Perl 6 (also termed as Raku). The language is used for a wide range of tasks such as web development, text manipulation, GUI development, network programming, and many more. The language has enjoyed a good run in the tech world around 2004 but after the advent of several other prominent programming languages especially Python, Perl, and even its latest sister version is finding it difficult to make a strong command over the market.

According to the TIOBE Index 2019 Reports, Perl was ranked in 19th position which was an all-time low for the language. However, the language is been doing quite well with the rankings in the current year but still, you’re recommended to diversify your programming language choice considering the average downward trend of Perl in the last few years.

4. Pascal
Let’s move to another programming language that is not worth learning in 2020 – Pascal. The language is a general-purpose, procedural programming language that was specifically developed for teaching programming practices in a structured manner. The journey of Pascal Language is in such a way that it was developed on the model of ALGOL 60 language and then led to the development of Object Pascal. In general, Object Pascal can be considered as an object-oriented derivative of Pascal language.

The language has indeed enjoyed its popularity and demand in the market due to various features such as easy to learn, extensive error checking, strongly-typed, etc. But when it comes to the growth and demand of Pascal in the current day scenario, you must know that old Pascal is almost dead and even the Object Pascal is on the verge of vanishing from the market as there is no buzz of the language among the developers.

5. Erlang
Erlang is a general-purpose, functional programming language that is primarily known for its support to concurrency, distribution, and fault tolerance. The language was initially used for huge telecommunication systems but then it expanded its implementation into various domains such as e-commerce, banking, and others. Though the language is still in utilization by some established organizations yet due to several factors such as steeper learning curve, availability of better alternatives like Elixir, Elm, etc. it is not being much preferred by the new developers and companies.

As per the reports, Erlang is experiencing a consistent decline in its popularity in the last few years. However, the jobs for Erlang Developers are still existed in the market and not going to disrupt anytime soon but if you’re having a long-term career vision for yourself then you should opt for any other trending and relevant language rather than going with Erlang.

6. CoffeeScript
Though the language, CoffeeScript, came into the existence in 2009 and is not that much old that it should be here in the list of top dying programming languages – yet it is!! It is a programming language that compiles to JavaScript with several additional features like list comprehension, destructuring assignment, etc. and provides better syntax & readability. The language became very popular in a very short span however that popularity doesn’t last long. As per Google Trends reports, CoffeeScript has witnessed a huge decline in the last 2-3 years in its popularity.

Several major reasons behind the decreasing demand for CoffeeScript are additional compilation process, prone to change, etc. Hence, if you’re currently working with the CoffeeScript or looking forward to starting your career with the language, you’re recommended to explore several other alternatives as well for better career opportunities in the long run.

7. VB.NET
Lastly, here comes one of the most renowned languages of its time – VB.NET!! The language is an object-oriented programming language developed by Microsoft and is implemented on the .NET Framework. Visual Basic was developed by Microsoft as a variant version of the BASIC and then Microsoft proposed VB.NET in 2002 as the successor of its initial Visual Basic language. Undoubtedly, VB.NET was the favorite child of the market for a longer period of time but it somehow gets on the weaker side against its competitor language C# which is also primarily built on the .NET framework.

As per the TIOBE Index reports, C# has taken over the VB.NET in terms of demand & popularity and VB.NET is losing its charm according to Google Trends results also. Meanwhile, due to its strong command over the programming world in the past, VB.NET still has some adequate occupancy in the market but if you’re just about to start your career or in the beginner stage, you’re recommended to prefer other options.

Again, you must take into account that the above-mentioned languages like Objective-C, Perl, etc. are not going to die or disrupt immediately in the upcoming times, but they’re not worth learning from scratch in the year 2020 as there are better and worthwhile alternatives available in the market. And, on top of that, this is not only about Programming Languages, you’re always required to stay updated with all the latest trends & technologies to do better in your career!!


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[b][size=16pt]LANGUAGES THAT ARE DYING[/size]
1.R
Back in the day, R was an increasingly popular language for data analytics. However, it seems that Python is rapidly swallowing up R’s market-share. Although R is still used by academics and data scientists, companies interested in data analytics are turning to Python for its scalability and ease of use. As a result, R has dipped on TIOBE’s index of programming language popularity, and other studieshave shown a slow decline in R usage in favor of Python.

If R is going to survive in any form, it’s because data analysts might end up using it in conjunction with Python. “Combining R and Python is both reasonable and feasible,” Enriko Aryanto, the CTO and a co-founder of the Redwood City, Calif.-based QuanticMind, a data platform for intelligent marketing, told Dice earlier this year. “We run them both in our data science platform internally. But if I were starting my career all over again today, I might consider focusing on Python rather than R. It’s a more-general language with broader applications.”

But even that scenario might end with R used by a handful of academics and nobody else. That’s not viable.

2.Ruby
Once upon a time, Ruby enjoyed a fair bit of popularity. It was a top-ten language on TIOBE’s monthly list, and developers praised how easy it was to learn. But over the past 18 months, it has dipped in TIOBE’s rankings, from ninth to 12th place (after falling at one point to 16th).

Even more disturbing: An analysis of Dice job-posting data over the past year shows a startling dip in the number of companies looking for technology professionals who are skilled in Ruby. In 2018, the number of Ruby jobs declined 56 percent. That’s a huge warning sign that companies are turning away from Ruby—and if that’s the case, the language’s user-base could rapidly erode to almost nothing.

(That being said, it’s taking awhile for Ruby to finally give up the ghost; we’ve been monitoring its descent for quite some time, even as coding bootcamps and developers have given it up.)

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