What do you do if you want to master programming languages in record time?

Choosing the right language depends on industry demand, project requirements, and developer interest. If developers have interest then they will command more easily in it. Below are a few languages that can be considered for learning. 1. Web Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript are essential. For backend, explore Python, PHP, or Ruby. 2. Mobile App Development: Swift for iOS, Java or Kotlin for Android. React Native allows cross-platform development. 3. Data Science: Python is popular, with libraries like NumPy and Pandas. R is also widely used. 4. Game Development: C# and C++ are common, with Unity and Unreal Engine as popular frameworks.

I've found that in order to become proficient you must develop with it and in order to do that you must have a project that requires you to program a solution. Next is a good idea to look at what others have done using the organic language to do similar projects. I don't believe in trying to revenge the wheel, anything that you are trying to do had already been done so learn by studying the work of others. Keep in mind that there area multiple ways to solve any programming problem so don't feel that you have to do exactly what done one else did. Have fun and experiment.

The right tool depends on the language and your objectives. Few tools are 1. IDEs (Integrated Development Environments) offer comprehensive features such as code completion, debugging, and version control. Examples include Visual Studio Code, IntelliJ IDEA, and PyCharm. 2. Text editors are lightweight and customizable, making them ideal for making quick edits or performing specific tasks. Examples include Sublime Text, Vim, and Emacs. 3. Compilers and interpreters: Translate your code into a machine-readable format. Choose according to the language you are using. 4. Libraries and frameworks are pre-built code modules that increase functionality and reduce development time. Examples include NumPy for Python and React for JavaScript.

Juxtaposing "master" and "in record time" makes me wince. I see mastery as something more than mere competence or doing of toy problems. Real mastery is hard to rush, borne of lived experience, surprises, failures, and deep reflection. I'd rather work with someone junior, humble and mission-focused than someone in a rush to be seen as senior. Far easier to trust someone who has gaps and knows it than someone who imagines a fast track to having none. Experts don't always self-identify as such. Some, knowing there's always more to learn, humbly let experience and reputation speak instead, on a timeline difficult to hurry. Study. Practice. Gain experience. Engage others. Maybe just don't rush to claim mastery. It's not a race.