If you are a computer programmer, which language makes most money? SQL? C++?

My son (high school) wants to learn computer languate to get a good job. Which language is good?

If you are a computer programmer, which language makes most money? SQL? C++?
Understanding SQL is a skill set that will support many different positions. It is the foundation for reporting and reporting and data analysis is critical to any business.





You would probably see a quicker return for your efforts from SQL both in income and job opportunities. It is a skill that will be just as applicable to a manager as it would be to a worker.





C++ on the other hand is a skill that in many ways is far more technical than SQL. It is something that will take time to learn and to become proficient.





As for pay you will see everything from low to high paying jobs.





I would highly recommend that you start with SQL. SQL will even apply to your C++ if you choose to go that route later.





SQL will open doors quicker and allow you to gain experience early in your career.





Good luck,





James





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Reply:The popularity of languages usually changes over time. Right now i believe SQL is one of the more popular ones. But learning any of the languages is pretty helpful and also once you learn one language it gets easier to learn other ones.





Here in the Silicon Valley at SJ State we focus on Visual Basis since its a beginning level language and its quite simple to use to build very basic programs.





Try to stay away from the older languages such as COBOL, and C, even tho there are demands for people who know these older languages, they are not as sought out for.
Reply:Chances are if your son is going into computer science in college/university to become a computer programmer, he will have to learn both languages plus more.





Personally, SQL is an extremely easy language to learn compared to C++ which is why I think C++ will generally make you more money. Job opportunities on the other hand.. I would have to go with SQL
Reply:I think it is SQL