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Top 5 Programming Languages Devs Hate To Work In

Part of attracting top tech talent to your business is creating an environment in which your new hire can thrive and enjoy their work. When it comes to developers, they know what they like. A recent study by Stack Overflow has revealed the programming languages developers hate the most. We spoke to some developers to find exactly why these languages are so unpopular and about the importance of running projects in the correct language to ensure successful delivery. Why are programming languages important? Some languages (and frameworks!) are a better fit for projects than others. Once you are able to describe the goals of your project, your dev team will be able to advise which language to use. There are several ways of programming. The major four are Dynamic, Static, Interpretive and Compiled. Statically compiled and strongly typed on the one hand or dynamic and interpretive on the other. Older, traditional enterprise languages provide developers with compile-time errors rather than run time errors, ensuring safer, well-documented code with clean interfaces. Dynamic languages are more flexible and allow for easier testing. But which ones do developers like least? 5. Objective-C The biggest criticism laid upon Objective-C is that it's Apple-exclusive. If you don't have a Mac, you're going to struggle. Secondly, the syntax is complex and difficult to implement. Sadly, what you get for this restriction isn't anything new. At the end of the day, Objective-C is just like the old plain C. This programming language also uses each and every character in its code, which developers find ugly in a world where languages like Ruby make things appear much more elegant and logical. "There's nothing wrong with Objective-C. It's just so restrictive. It's great if you're a Mac user, but outside of that, you’re going to find it challenging to work in." Ashley, Senior Back-End Developer 4. PHP Even people who aren't programmers have heard of PHP. This is one of the most popular and most successful programming languages ever. Widely considered one of the easiest languages to learn, many devs cut their teeth in PHP as they develop their skills. As a result of its popularity, PHP still underpins the systems of businesses all over the world to this day. So why do devs dislike it? Even though it is a great language for website scripting and developing small applications, PHP begins to show weakness in large applications. With the way the PHP preprocessor hypertext language was created, it is not highly modular. Huge applications created out of the programming language will be difficult to maintain. "The bigger you go, the more unwieldy PHP becomes. This means that large applications need regular upkeep, which means more dev time. Like many of the 'old school' languages, more efficient ways of working have been built on the shoulders of PHP that are more effective for certain applications. " Andrew, Senior Software Developer 3. Visual Basic Visual Basic is Microsoft's proprietary programming language. As such, it is exclusive to Microsoft operating systems and is the bedrock of many business applications. However, many professional developers don't seek and do work with visual basics (VBA). The main and important reason is the lack of tools and libraries for VBA. This makes it difficult to use when creating complex applications. "Some people just don't like the Microsoft languages because they aren’t 'cool' languages. But VBA is easy to learn, so it’s easy to pick up and use." Ray, SQL VBA Developer 2. Delphi In the late 90s and early 2000s, Delphi was to many, the last word in programming languages. With a clear syntax that was easy to read, an interesting architecture and support across the entire Windows API, the only problem with Delphi was being asked not to use it. But that was about 20 years ago. Today, in addition to legacy issues, Delphi hasn't kept up with the times and has been eclipsed by more versatile languages. "Delphi was great! But now it's a bit old hat. Developers like to work with the latest languages and help push the boundaries of the field. If you're looking to hire hot new talent, build in Python or something similar." Andrew, Senior Software Developer 1. Perl In the in the late 90s, Perl was one of the most popular languages. A developer's code, Perl has a complex syntax that is a rabbit hole that requires a lot of time invested in it. Ultimately, this complexity, while popular with older developers, does make it difficult for new devs to get to grips with. These days, it's unfair to compare Perl to other programming languages because it isn't really an object-oriented programming language. It's more like a scripting language when you compare it to the capabilities of newer languages. "There's nothing wrong with Perl, per se. It's just become redundant with the newer languages out there." Ray, SQL VBA Developer Dislike doesn't necessarily mean a lack of popularity Acknowledging the study, Stack Overflow point out that just because a language is unpopular, that's no indication that the language is on the way out. Clojure, a dynamic, general-purpose programming language, drew hardly any dislike in the study, but it’s still among the most rapidly shrinking languages. Another exception is MATLAB, which is shrinking despite not many people expressing dislike of it. "This may indicate a limitation of the data for measuring sentiment: while any web developers might have an opinion on PHP, C# or Ruby, people who don’t work in data analysis have little reason to express an opinion on MATLAB." David Robinson, Stack Overflow Speaking the right language As we know, 70% of devs use JavaScript on a regular basis. But new technologies, such as Python, are on the rise. This is reflected in their desires, as Python came out on the top of the most wanted languages to work in. Businesses looking to attract the top talent would do well to include Python projects as a means of standing out from the crowd when advertising a position. The key is in understanding exactly what the candidate is looking for and making sure that the business, the culture and the candidate are a perfect match. Here at Montash, we take the time to understand the needs and desires of both candidates and clients, in a language they understand. So, if you're looking for a new tech role, or have an upcoming project that needs staffing, get in touch.

When Should You Reach Out To An External Recruiter

Making the decision to start outsourcing your recruitment comes to all businesses sooner or later. Whether you're undertaking a transformation project, going through sudden business expansion or are aware you require specialist recruitment skills working with an external recruiter is the right thing to do. The only question you need to consider is: How do you know when it's time to call in an external recruiter? When hiring for a highly specialised tech role, such as a SAP MII developer, with a very specific set of skills and truly specialized background it makes sense to use a recruiter who is just as knowledgeable. It allows you to hand over to someone who lives and breathes that area and can utilise their knowledge and expertise to the best effect for your business. If you’re working on a brand new cloud project and need to hire an entire team of Cloud experts you need to work with a recruitment team who have direct access to a talent base that can effectively fulfill the role. It’s even better when that recruitment team know exactly what skill set any potential hires need to drive your project forward. When a key stakeholder turns to your recruitment team and asks for something they've never heard of, what do you do? You find someone with the expertise to help you find what you need. Advantages of Outsourcing Recruitment Expertise Utilising the skills and experience of professional recruiters can help you to avoid many of the mistakes inexperienced recruiters make. In addition, specialist recruiters are able to bridge the gap between the specialist and the hiring manager. They understand the technical requirements you need and are able to source top technical talent. Cost cutting 59% of businesses who outsource business functions do so as a means of cutting costs. This is the primary driver for outsourcing because it removes so many ancillary costs from the business. Scalability Over time, businesses experience peaks and troughs in their staffing requirements. Project work starts and finishes, peak times come and go. Unlike a static recruitment team that experiences the extremes of workload, an external recruitment company can scale as the business does, ensuring efficiency and cost effectiveness at all times. This is also an ideal solution for organisations going through expansions or opening new locations where many hires are required by a strict deadline. However, Here’s A Couple Of Things To Consider Worried About Losing control? Some companies are wary of losing control over the candidates they ultimately end up interviewing. This can result from previous bad experience, or unwillingness to let go of control. The best external recruiters act as a true partnership, maintaining as much communication as you need for peace of mind, while working as flexibly as necessary to find you the right talent. What About The Wrong Cultural Fit? Recruiting a candidate who is the wrong fit for your team could result in low staff morale, which has knock-on effects across the business. This is why it's so important to hire a recruiter who takes the time to fully understand your business’ culture. However, many companies are aware of this and do their utmost to find you a good fit in every way. That's why 78% of businesses feel positive about their outsourcing relationship. Contact our team for specialist advice on how to make the right choice when it comes to external recruitment. Benefits of hiring external recruiters Recruiters can be immensely valuable to the recruiting process of many high-growth companies when used for the right purpose. The best recruitment consultancies are able to source unique talent from their sector or stage-specific network of candidates. Top tech recruitment agencies specialise in providing a big picture perspective of the industry and updates on the changes in personnel, pay scales, and competition over time. This ensures that you are hiring with the most up to date tools and information available and are able to be as competitive as possible in attracting top talent. If you're looking to expand your team, register a vacancy with us today. Why Use Montash For Your External Recruitment? Oliver does a great job at finding the right opportunities that end up as agreeable win-win situations. Assessing the desires of both employer and employee, and giving guidance by asking the right questions and being honest and open are his most remarkable traits. Oliver will find the right job for you and he will be there to accompany and assist you on the journey to claim it. Montash has provided me with multiple great opportunities that fit my skill set and expectations. Constant support, virtually all-time availability when there are questions and continued proactive communications helped me a great deal. It was always made sure that I knew the next steps and how to proceed. I recommend working with Montash on your next career steps. Montash has found the right job for me. Martin Wood Senior FICO Business Analyst

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