Top 6 Programming Languages used in IoT

Top 6 Programming Languages used in IoT

Just like programming software or designing a game or an app we have different programming languages, IoT also needs different programming languages to support its architecture. These languages are the same one that we use to program a software or a mobile app; the only difference is of syntax. Every language uses different IDE (Integrated Development Environment) to code application. 

All these IDEs are available on the Internet for Free :

  • C or C++

    C language is one of the oldest and popular languages for the development of IoT. C is a high-level language Initially made to program embedded systems. As IoT systems are a type of Embedded system, developers find this language friendlier than others. C language is beneficiary for humans as well as machines. It is beneficiary for humans as it is easy to understand and write and it is beneficiary for Machines because compilation gets faster in C language. 

  • Java

    Java is an expert level programming language used for writing once and runs anywhere. It can run on any machines that operate on JVM. We can also integrate Java with other languages like C, Eiffel, and C++. Java has commonly known the language for the development of IoT applications.

  • Python

    Python is derived from languages like Java and C, but the syntax is simpler than these languages. More work can be done with only fewer lines of code. Readability is high without compromising the size. Python can be the best option for the applications where you need to control your database from devices like mobile phones and Tablets.

  • JavaScript

    JavaScript is used to program all types of web pages. It is a server-side language. Hence, we can access the code from anywhere. It makes things easier and devices interoperable. Today graphical tools are available through which we can program IoT device graphically. Such graphical tools are also programmed in JavaScript (node.js) like IBM's Node-Red platform. JavaScript acts as the base to develop every tool that makes programming IoT device easy.  

  • Swift

    Swift is mainly used to program Apple Devices like MacOS and iOS. For central Entity, if Apple devices like iPads or iPhones are used then Swift is the most appropriate choice. As Swift is the only language used to program Apple devices for IoT applications it has gained a lot of popularity. Also, building libraries are comfortable with Swift. Using these libraries, developers can quickly develop IoT applications for Apple devices. The HomeKit platform provides the facility of integration.

  • PHP

    PHP is purely a server-side language. Hence, it is used to program web pages used to operate IoT systems. PHP is mainly used to gather the GPS data coming from IoT devices. PHP programming is used in developing a webpage with SQL database storing values coming from GPS node.

Conclusion -

All languages are the best in their field. We must choose programming languages as per our application. The most popular languages used for programming is C, JAVA, and Python. Apart from these traditional languages companies like IBM are investing on making tools through which we can develop IoT applications in minutes using graphical programming. 

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