JavaScript is favorite language among developers

A survey of over 70,000 developers from around the world reveals that 73 percent say they are proficient in JavaScript. The study from hiring platform HackerRank shows JavaScript has replaced Java which took the top spot last year. AngularJS has maintained its spot as the most popular framework year-on-year, though the number of developers reporting experience with React jumped notably to 25 percent in 2018 from 19 percent in 2017. "Hiring and retaining skilled developers is critical for businesses everywhere. Recruiters and hiring managers need a deep understanding of who developers are, what they care about and what they want… [Continue Reading]