{"id":22518,"date":"2022-08-19T20:54:20","date_gmt":"2022-08-19T15:24:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/?p=22518"},"modified":"2026-02-13T18:08:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T12:38:01","slug":"best-programming-languages-for-app-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Best Programming Languages to Build a Chat App [2026]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>&#8220;<em><em>Which programming language is best for a chat app? No one, we mean not only one! It differs from the requirements and use case. Let\u2019s see.<\/em><\/em>&#8220;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>When building a chat app, whether it\u2019s for Android, iOS, or web-based, there must be a large tech stack to power up the conversations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must have heard of these two terms: Frontend programming language and Backend programming language.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Front-end programming languages<\/strong> build how your chat app looks<strong>,&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>while<strong> Back-end programming languages <\/strong>build how your chat app works<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both these languages must interact with each other to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/how-to-build-a-real-time-chat-app\/\">create a fully functional chat app<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But which is the best programming language for messaging applications?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout this article, I will brief you about the various coding languages used across different operating systems. The context intends to give you a full-fledged insight so that you will be able to get a better understanding of which languages best suit your chat application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"highlighter-section\"> <strong>Disclaimer to Readers: <\/strong> The information contained on this page is for general information purposes only. MirrorFly is not directly associated with the products\/ services mentioned in this content. Visitors who use this content or rely on this information can do so at their own risk.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Front-End_vs_Back-End_Chat_App_Programming_Languages_Whats_the_Difference\"><\/span>Front-End vs Back-End Chat App Programming Languages: What\u2019s the Difference?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Front-end languages in the messaging app are used to create everything that a user is able to see directly on his chat screen. It includes the structure, design, styles, images, buttons, colors of the chat app (client side components). These languages completely take care of the responsiveness and performance of the chat client, which your customers use to send messages back and forth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video controls poster=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/top-programming-languages-to-build-web-app.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/best-programming-language-to-build-an-app.webm\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Best Coding Languages to Create an Instant Messaging App for Any Platform<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, Back-end programming languages in the chat app are used to build the server-side your chat app. This part is used to construct the business logic of the app and it cannot be directly accessed by the users. Authentication process, API routing, and Library creation are few examples of the operations that can be done using the back-end programming languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cta-wrapper-three\">\n<div class=\"left-wrap\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/cta-thumbnail-image.webp\" class=\"cta-three-thumbnail\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"right-wrap\">\n<summary class=\"heading\">Ready To Add <span class=\"highlight\">Chat API &#038; SDK <\/span> Using Any Tech Stack?<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"cta-three-wrap\">\n<li> \n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12.99\" height=\"12.99\" viewBox=\"0 0 12.99 12.99\">\n  <path id=\"arrow-down-circle\" d=\"M.812,6.495A5.683,5.683,0,1,1,6.5,12.178,5.683,5.683,0,0,1,.812,6.495Zm12.178,0A6.495,6.495,0,1,0,6.5,12.99,6.495,6.495,0,0,0,12.99,6.495ZM6.9,9.337a.406.406,0,0,1-.812,0v-4.7L4.347,6.376A.406.406,0,1,1,3.772,5.8L6.208,3.366a.406.406,0,0,1,.575,0L9.218,5.8a.406.406,0,1,1-.575.575L6.9,4.633Z\" transform=\"translate(12.99) rotate(90)\" fill=\"#ffcf18\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\/>\n<\/svg>\nComplete Source Code<\/li>\n<li> \n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12.99\" height=\"12.99\" viewBox=\"0 0 12.99 12.99\">\n  <path id=\"arrow-down-circle\" d=\"M.812,6.495A5.683,5.683,0,1,1,6.5,12.178,5.683,5.683,0,0,1,.812,6.495Zm12.178,0A6.495,6.495,0,1,0,6.5,12.99,6.495,6.495,0,0,0,12.99,6.495ZM6.9,9.337a.406.406,0,0,1-.812,0v-4.7L4.347,6.376A.406.406,0,1,1,3.772,5.8L6.208,3.366a.406.406,0,0,1,.575,0L9.218,5.8a.406.406,0,1,1-.575.575L6.9,4.633Z\" transform=\"translate(12.99) rotate(90)\" fill=\"#ffcf18\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\/>\n<\/svg>\nLifetime Data Ownership<\/li>\n<li> \n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12.99\" height=\"12.99\" viewBox=\"0 0 12.99 12.99\">\n  <path id=\"arrow-down-circle\" d=\"M.812,6.495A5.683,5.683,0,1,1,6.5,12.178,5.683,5.683,0,0,1,.812,6.495Zm12.178,0A6.495,6.495,0,1,0,6.5,12.99,6.495,6.495,0,0,0,12.99,6.495ZM6.9,9.337a.406.406,0,0,1-.812,0v-4.7L4.347,6.376A.406.406,0,1,1,3.772,5.8L6.208,3.366a.406.406,0,0,1,.575,0L9.218,5.8a.406.406,0,1,1-.575.575L6.9,4.633Z\" transform=\"translate(12.99) rotate(90)\" fill=\"#ffcf18\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\/>\n<\/svg>\nDeploy on Own Server<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"cta-btn-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/request-demo.php\" class=\"cta--wrapper-button\">Request Demo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Front-End_Coding_Languages_To_Build_A_Chat_App\"><\/span>Best Front-End Coding Languages To Build A Chat App<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The front-end language you choose will largely impact the user experience and performance of your app. Every front-end language in software development has its own unique advantage, particularly when combined with <a href=\"https:\/\/axify.io\/blog\/software-development-analytics-tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">software development analytics tools<\/a>. I\u2019ve listed them out based on the platform they are used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Languages_Used_in_Android_Messaging_App_Development\"><\/span>Top Languages Used in Android Messaging App Development<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most popular languages used to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apphitect.ae\/blog\/android-chat-app-development-using-java-or-kotlin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">build an android chat app are Java or Kotlin<\/a>. These languages are used in the development toolkit containing SDKs, emulators, and debuggers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These languages are used in the development toolkit containing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/docs\/\">SDKs<\/a>, emulators, and debuggers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These languages are also supported by Android\u2019s Gradle build system which allows developers to add third-party libraries to their apps using a Gradle package directive. This makes sure that both Java and Kotlin are highly compatible with third-party components, making it easy to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/30-mins-in-app-integration-with-contusmirrorfly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">build apps <\/a>with plug-and-play features. <a href=\"https:\/\/technewscast.io\/web-development\/\">Web development companies<\/a> often recommend these languages for their flexibility and ease of integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a deeper look at the Android Programming languages you can learn in 2026 to develop your app:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Best_Programming_Languages_to_Build_a_Messaging_App\"><\/span>10 Best Programming Languages to Build a Messaging App<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Top 10 Best Chat App Back-End Programming Languages are <strong>Java, Kotlin, Objective-C, Swift, JavaScript, React, Angular, React Native, Ionic and Capacitor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Java<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>A Versatile Choice for Building Scalable Messaging Apps!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/java.webp\" alt=\"best android programming language for chat app development\" class=\"wp-image-22550\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\"><figcaption>Best Android Programming Language For Chat App Development<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Java is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taazaa.com\/best-mobile-programming-languages\/\">most preferred languages<\/a> of choice for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/tutorials\/build-chat-app-for-android.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">building a chat app in android<\/a> platforms. Here are a good number of reasons why developers choose this language to build their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-secure-messaging-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">messaging<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/voice-chat-api-for-enterprise-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"broken_link\">voice<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/build-video-chat-app.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">video chat apps<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Java is a general-purpose object-oriented programming language, meaning it can be used to create a wide range of apps, without any limitations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A Java Virtual Machine (JVM) running on the OS plays a major role in tuning the performance of the apps that use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/what-is-low-latency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">low latencies<\/a>. This gives developers the opportunity to optimize the speed at which your users can send and receive messages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Java is highly portable. It can run on any system by means of a Java Virtual Machine (JVM). This makes the app development process highly scalable and saves huge development costs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Since Java is object-oriented, you can build unique objects for each component of your instant messaging apps, which can flexibly interact with other pieces of codes inside your program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Chat apps built with Java<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Slack <\/strong>is a popular internal collaboration software, and the initial backend development was built with Java.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>X (Formerly called Twitter)<\/strong> &#8211; Online and social community software. Its Android client is built on Java.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Checkout the Tutorial:<\/strong> If you\u2019d like to use Java for your app development, you may find this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/tutorials\/build-android-chat-app-in-java.php\">tutorial on how to build a chat app using Java<\/a> quite helpful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Kotlin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Modern Language for Building Secure Android Messaging Apps!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kotlin.webp\" alt=\"best android coding language for messaging app development\" class=\"wp-image-22551\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\"\/><figcaption>Best Programming Language For Real-Time Chat &#038; Messaging App<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another \u201cofficial\u201d language to build any Android chat app solution is Kotlin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Here are the reasons why developers choose Kotlin for their chat app development:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kotlin has both object-oriented and functional programming features making it more viable for developing unique functional app components.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Concise than Java, Kotlin is a statically typed language that performs checks at compile time. This minimizes the runtime errors which means, any issues with the code are fixed before they can be compiled so that when the app runs, the performance is optimally maintained.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One major feature of Kotlin is its interoperability \u2013 the ability to call java functions while java can call kotlin functions. It can also be used as an alternative for Java.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kotlin is null-safe. It minimizes app crashes due to null pointer exceptions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Messaging Apps built with Kotlin Programming Language<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Netflix <\/strong>&#8211; On-demand OTT platform built on Kotlin for product reliability and delivery speed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trello <\/strong>&#8211; Leading project management and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-team-collaboration-software\/\">team collaboration software<\/a> built on Kotlin for managing tasks and communication.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Checkout the Tutorial: <\/strong>If you\u2019d like to use Swift for your app development, you may find this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/tutorials\/kotlin-group-video-call-app.php\">tutorial on how to build a video chat app using Kotlin<\/a> quite helpful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Coding_Languages_Used_to_Build_a_Custom_iOS_Chat_App\"><\/span>Top Coding Languages Used to Build a Custom iOS Chat App<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simpalm.com\/services\/iphone-app-development-company\">Simpalm<\/a>, a iOS app development firm, when you plan on building a chat app for iOS, iPad OS, tvOS, macOS, watchOS, I recommend 2 native programming languages for developers: Objective-C and Swift. Here is the narrow down of the details of why you should opt these languages::<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Objective-C<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Language for Modular and Reusable Code for iOS Chats!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/objective.webp\" alt=\"best ios app development language for chat platform\" class=\"wp-image-22552\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\"\/><figcaption>Best Language Used For Creating Native iOS Chat Apps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Objective-C is a sophisticated object-oriented programming language used in major Apple platforms with a concept of code for real-time objects and frameworks. Below are the list of reasons why developers should try Objective-C for their chat apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/objective-c-chat-sdk.php\">Obje<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/objective-c-chat-sdk.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">c<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/objective-c-chat-sdk.php\">tive-C<\/a> is a general-purpose, object-oriented programming language used in the iOS platform to build apps with modular components and reusable codes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adds automatic garbage collection, an object memory management system in development. The garbage collector within your program identifies the objects referred by other objects and destroys the unused residues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This language uses its syntax from the C program and object-oriented messaging application features from Small-talk, allowing you to build expressive<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/chat-features.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> chat features.<\/a> These syntaxes appear to be easy to understand as in the natural language.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In order to support the nested coding style, several legacy codes are included in this language.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chat apps built with Objective C<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Snapchat <\/strong>&#8211; a leading social media app built with a blend of Objective &#8211; C for better user experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Uber <\/strong>&#8211; rental cab services implemented Objective C as in the chat and messaging functionality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Swift<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Develop High-Performance Chat Apps with Swift&#8217;s Intuitive Syntax!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/swift.webp\" alt=\"best ios app language for building white label chat solution\" class=\"wp-image-22553\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\"\/><figcaption>Best Coding Language For iOS Messaging App Development<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Swift is a compact, easy-to-use, open-source programming language that&#8217;s evolving as the first choice of developers to build a chat app in iOS platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several reasons why you must consider Swift to build your iOS chat app:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/swift-chat-sdk.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Swift<\/a> is a general-purpose programming language that is flexible with iOS frameworks like Cocoa and Cocoa Touch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The codes are simpler and faster than any other programming language. It includes features like inference, closures, memory management, stack overflow prevention and generics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Swift is a statically typed language, making it trustworthy to render an error-free chat app at runtime. It also has a native error handling functionality, where the compiler identifies code ambiguities instantly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contains in-built memory management techniques that are easy to implement and require less maintenance. This makes building chat apps with large volumes of storage capacity more optimal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chat apps built with Swift Programming Language<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>LinkedIn <\/strong>&#8211; With over 830 million members, this professional network is built with Swift for its iOS apps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Slack <\/strong>&#8211; Swift supported the iOS version of its application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Swift Tutorial:<\/strong> Here is a free<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/tutorials\/build-a-ios-chat-app-in-swift.php\"><strong> tutorial on how to build a chat app using Swift<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Web_Programming_Languages_Frameworks_for_a_Chat_App\"><\/span>Best Web Programming Languages &amp; Frameworks for a Chat App<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. JavaScript<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Create Dynamic and Engaging Web Chat Experiences with JavaScript!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/javascript.webp\" alt=\"web apps programming language for chat app development\" class=\"wp-image-22554\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\"\/><figcaption>Best Language To Develop Web Applications for Messaging Platform<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Javascript is a lightweight, versatile, platform-independent language that is used to build apps with a dynamic backend and rich user interfaces at the frontend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s check out why developers use Javascript for their web application&nbsp; development:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/javascript-chat-sdk.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JavaScript<\/a> is a high-level language that is used for scripting the client-side of web pages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This is a reusable code \u2013 which allows programmers to focus more on creating rich user interfaces than writing codes from scratch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offers the flexibility for developers to typically run apps in other environments and compile codes in a wide range of development languages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It supports dynamic typing where you can use a single function to handle a different number of objects at the runtime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"interested2\">\n<div class=\"interested-inn2\">\n<div class=\"flag2\">\n<div style=\"width: 47px; height: 47px; background:#ff0935; border-radius: 14px; transform: rotate(45deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"flex-box\">\n<div class=\"left-part\">Want To Add Voice &#038; Video Call Feature To Your Chat App?<\/div>\n<div class=\"right-part\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/request-demo.php\" class=\"btns\">Request Demo<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. React<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Build Responsive and Real-Time User Interfaces for Chat Apps!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/react.webp\" alt=\"best web application development languages\" class=\"wp-image-22555\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\"\/><figcaption>Best Web App Development Languages For Real-Time Messaging App<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>React is an easy-to-use programming language used to build desktop apps with highly flexible and modular UI components. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need reasons to try React as your development language? Here is our list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The codes are reusable \u2013 which means programmers can make use of the pre-written codes, modify them and use it to build app functionalities. This increases productivity and reduces the time for development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>React has plenty of open-source libraries which can be exploited by developers to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/react-chat-sdk.php\">build a react chat app with numerous functionalities<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The portability of the language is an added advantage. It allows easy transition to a react native environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adapts the concept of &#8216;Virtual DOM&#8217; which allows the app libraries to keep a UI prototype in memory and sync with a real DOM.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Angular<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Develop Feature-Rich Messaging Apps with Powerful Data Binding Features!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/angular.webp\" alt=\"best language for web app development\" class=\"wp-image-22556\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\"\/><figcaption>Top Programming Language For Enterprise Web Apps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next in the row is Angular, which is again one of the most popular languages used to build apps for web platforms. The reasons ahead<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>will support the above statement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/angular-chat-sdk.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Angular<\/a> has pre-built UI components that can be directly used within your programs to create a rich look and feel of your app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The TypeScript feature of this language allows developers to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/tutorials\/build-chat-app-for-android.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">build chat apps<\/a> with a clean and readable code.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Highly preferred to create lightweight chat apps due to its capability to lazy-load your app modules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>With Angular, it is easy to spot errors in the code and rectify them with ease.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"interested2\">\n<div class=\"interested-inn2\">\n<div class=\"flag2\">\n<div style=\"width: 47px; height: 47px; background:#ff0935; border-radius: 14px; transform: rotate(45deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"flex-box\">\n<div class=\"left-part\">Develop a Web Chat App Using Any Programming Languages!<\/div>\n<div class=\"right-part\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/request-demo.php\" class=\"btns\">Request Demo<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Cross-Platform_Coding_Languages_for_Messaging_App\"><\/span>Best Cross-Platform Coding Languages for Messaging App<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The chat app you build must be able to operate across different devices, platforms, and operation systems. In order to make it more flexible, your apps should be built with single code that can run on multiple platforms. The solution here is \u2013 Cross-platform programming languages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With no further ado, let us discuss the finest languages for app development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. React Native<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Build Cross-Platform Apps with Native Performance &amp; Flexibility!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/react-native.webp\" alt=\"best cross platform programming languages for chat app development\n\" class=\"wp-image-22557\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\"\/><figcaption>Best Language For Cross Platform Self Hosted Chat Apps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>First on our list is \u2013 React Native. As the name indicates, React Native is built with codes that operate with the native UIs easily. Below are the few reasons why React native is a reliable programming language to build cross-platform apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your code can be reused when written on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/react-native-chat-sdk.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">React Native<\/a>. This allows you to make only a few changes in pre-written codes and establish new functionalities for the app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It follows a modular, component-style architecture making it more organized and easy to use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It has native UIs that are flexible enough to be interpreted and presented to the user.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Uses Javascript to communicate with the native functionalities of the app at runtime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Ionic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Rapidly Build Cross-Platform with Rich UI Components!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ionic.webp\" alt=\"best cross platform app development languages for white label messaging app\" class=\"wp-image-22558\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\"\/><figcaption>Top Coding Language For Cross Platform Custom Chat App Development<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ionic is a highly versatile framework which runs on top of Apache Cordova. If you&#8217;d ask why you must use ionic for your chat apps, here is my list of reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ionic helps the development of hybrid mobile apps that can transit user experience from a web app to a native app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These frameworks contain a plethora of native compatible tools that&#8217;s essential in building apps with dynamic features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Since the framework closely relates to the front-end components, they are flexible to add in frameworks from React, React Native, Vue or Angular.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It takes care of the UI development of your chat app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Capacitor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Elevate Cross-Platform Chat Experience with Web &amp; Native App!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/capacitor.webp\" alt=\"best language for cross platform desktop apps\" class=\"wp-image-22559\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\"\/><figcaption>Best Cross Platform Programming Language For Desktop App Development<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to Ionic, the capacitor is another framework employed in the development of cross-platform apps. Let&#8217;s take a deeper look at its benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can easily convert any web app into a native app using the capacitor framework.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Capacitor is commonly used when apps need access to the native features of a mobile device so that the apps can perform certain functionalities in association with the device features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Though created by the same team, Capacitor can function without the need of ionic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"interested2\">\n<div class=\"interested-inn2\">\n<div class=\"flag2\">\n<div style=\"width: 47px; height: 47px; background:#ff0935; border-radius: 14px; transform: rotate(45deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"flex-box\">\n<div class=\"left-part\">Build a Cross-Paltform Chat App Using Any Coding Languages!<\/div>\n<div class=\"right-part\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/request-demo.php\" class=\"btns\">Request Demo<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Back-End_Programming_Languages_for_Instant_Messaging\"><\/span>Best Back-End Programming Languages for Instant Messaging<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As addressed earlier in this article, the languages that you use in the backend highly comprehend the logic and ideation of the app. This marks the serious role played by the codes at the backend to develop the core functionalities of your app. This section will give a brief insight on the development languages used to build chat apps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Erlang<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Building Fault-Tolerant Instant Messaging with Concurrency Model!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/erlang.webp\" alt=\"best backend languages for chat app development\" class=\"wp-image-22560\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\"\/><figcaption>Best Backend Language For Mobile Messaging App Development<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Erlang is a backend programming language that has lightweight threads used to create a complete process. It&#8217;s unique features are as below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Erlang is a general-purpose programming language \u2013 which means it can be used to create a wide range of app functionalities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is a concurrent programming language. It can handle different processes that run simultaneously within your app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Since it has the capability of restarting apps when crashes due bugs or errors, it makes your messaging app and programmable chat apps more reliable and hassle-free.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The scalability of the language makes it more preferable for building large chat apps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Ejabberd<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>The Robust Backend Solution for Real-Time Messaging Apps!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ejabberd-chat-language.webp\" alt=\"best language for backend chat app\" class=\"wp-image-22562\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\"\/><figcaption>App Backend Development Language for Chat Platform<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ejabberd is a free messaging server that uses a programming language called Erlang. It\u2019s built to handle real-time messaging apps reliably. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Here are some of its key features:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ejabberd isn\u2019t just for regular chat, it works as a highly secure messaging server that can handle many types of real-time communication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It takes advantage of Erlang\u2019s ability to handle many tasks at once, making it capable of managing thousands of users or connections at the same time without breaking a sweat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The server is highly reliable. If something goes wrong with one part of it, it can fix itself without affecting the whole system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Developers can easily customise and expand its features by using plugins and modules, so it can be tailored to fit the needs of specific applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Selecting the right programming language for building an chat app isn\u2019t always a straightforward process. It solely depends on the needs of your project and your business requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article covered everything about how to choose the best language for your specific goals. By knowing both the strengths and weaknesses of each language, you can choose a language that perfectly matches your technical needs and long-term plans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To go in further, we suggest checking out more resources and guides for specific frameworks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That way, you\u2019ll have all the tools to fine-tune your strategy and build amazing apps for your business:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/tutorials\/android-group-chat-app-using-kotlin.php\">How to build a chat app in Kotlin<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/tutorials\/build-chat-app-for-web.php\">How to build a web chat app in JavaScript<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/tutorials\/build-a-ios-chat-app-in-swift.php\">How to develop an iOS chat app in Swift<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cta-wrapper-two\">\n<summary class=\"cta-heading-two\">Integrate In-App Chat API<span class=\"highlight\"> Using Any Tech Stack!<\/span><\/summary>\n<p class=\"cta-content-two\">Get 1000+ messaging features along with video and voice calling, into any web or mobile app with end-to-end encryption.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/contact-sales.php\" class=\"self-host-cta-btn\">Contact Sales<\/a>\n<ul class=\"cta-wrapper-list-two\">\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/mirrorfly\/assets\/images\/tick-icon.svg\">\nComplete Ownership<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/mirrorfly\/assets\/images\/tick-icon.svg\">\nCustom Security<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/mirrorfly\/assets\/images\/tick-icon.svg\">\nOn-Premise Hosting\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/mirrorfly\/assets\/images\/saas-cta-bg.webp\" class=\"cta-image-thumbnail-two\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity custom-seperator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions&nbsp;(FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Which language is used to build a chat app Like WhatsApp?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Erlang is the main programming language used to create WhatsApp. It\u2019s great for chat apps because it can handle many users and messages at the same time without slowing down. WhatsApp also uses tools like React Native to work on multiple platforms and a customized XMPP protocol for sending messages. However, Erlang is the main backend language that keeps the app\u2019s communication system strong and reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What programming language is the best for cross-platform application?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best language for cross-platform is JavaScript, which is known for its flexibility and popularity. Besides, you can also use Dart (with Flutter) that speeds up development, C# that pairs well with the powerful .NET MAUI framework, and Kotlin that simplifies cross-platform mobile development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Which backend language is best for web development?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best backend language is JavaScript that is super flexible and powers most websites. Apart from this, some of the other reliable backend languages include Python is easy to read and efficient, Java is highly secure, Go is fast and scales well, and Flask works well for smaller projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. What is the Ionic framework used for?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Swift is the primary programming language used for building iOS apps. Apart from Swift, you can also use Objective-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. What are the best programming languages for chat app development?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>The best language for chat app development is purely based on the platforms.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For Android: Kotlin, Java, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For iOS and MacOS: Swift, Objective-C, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For web apps: React, Java, Javascript, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For multi-platform: React Native, Flutter, Angular, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity custom-seperator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Further Reading<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/flutter-video-call\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Build A Flutter Video Call App in 2026?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/build-a-video-chat-app-using-react-js\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Build a React JS Video Chat App in 2026?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/build-android-app-with-voice-video-using-java\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Build an Android Voice and Video Calling App Using Java?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-communication-protocols\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/communication-apis\/\">Communication APIs: Top 7 In-app Chat, Voice &amp; Video APIs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity custom-seperator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"ItemList\",\n  \"itemListElement\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n      \"position\": 1,\n      \"name\": \"Java\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/#1_java\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n      \"position\": 2,\n      \"name\": \"Kotlin\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/#2_kotlin\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n      \"position\": 3,\n      \"name\": \"Objective-C\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/#3_objective-c\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n      \"position\": 4,\n      \"name\": \"Swift\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/#4_swift\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n      \"position\": 5,\n      \"name\": \"JavaScript\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/#5_javascript\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n      \"position\": 6,\n      \"name\": \"React\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/#6_react\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n      \"position\": 7,\n      \"name\": \"Angular\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/#7_angular\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n      \"position\": 8,\n      \"name\": \"React Native\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/#8_react_native\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n      \"position\": 9,\n      \"name\": \"Ionic\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/#9_ionic\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n      \"position\": 10,\n      \"name\": \"Capacitor\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/#10_capacitor\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n      \"position\": 11,\n      \"name\": \"Erlang\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/#11_erlang\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n      \"position\": 13,\n      \"name\": \"Ejabberd\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/#12_ejabberd\"\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \n  \"@type\": \"HowTo\", \n  \"name\": \"10 Best Programming Languages to Build a Chat App (2026)\",\n  \"description\": \"Find 12+ top programming languages to learn in 2026, and find the coding languages that fit your needs to build a messaging android, iOS, and web apps.\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Top-10-Programming-Languages.webp\",\n  \"totalTime\": \"PT6M\",\n  \"estimatedCost\": {\n    \"@type\": \"MonetaryAmount\",\n    \"currency\": \"USD\",\n    \"value\": \"0\"\n  },\n \"supply\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"HowToSupply\",\n    \"name\": \"Guide\"\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"HowToSupply\",\n    \"name\": \"Pricing\"\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"HowToSupply\",\n    \"name\": \"Pros & Cons\"\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"HowToSupply\",\n    \"name\": \"Features\"\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"HowToSupply\",\n    \"name\": \"Reviews\"\n  }],\n  \"tool\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"HowToTool\",\n    \"name\": \"HTML, CSS, JavaScript\"\n  }],\n  \"step\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n    \"text\": \"Java is one of the most preferred languages of choice for building a chat app in android platforms.\",\n    \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Java.jpg\",\n    \"name\": \"Java\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/#1_java\"\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n    \"text\": \"Another \u201cofficial\u201d language to build any Android app is Kotlin. \",\n    \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Kotlin.jpg\",\n    \"name\": \"Kotlin\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/#2_kotlin\"\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n    \"text\": \"Objective-C is a sophisticated object-oriented programming language used in major Apple platforms with a concept of code for real-time objects and frameworks.\",\n    \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Objective-C.jpg\",\n    \"name\": \" Objective-C \",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/#3_objective-c\"\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n    \"text\": \"Swift is a compact, easy-to-use, open-source programming language that\u2019s evolving as the first choice of developers to build a chat app in iOS platforms.\",\n    \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Swift.jpg\",\n    \"name\": \"Swift\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/#4_swift\"\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n    \"text\": \"Javascript is a lightweight, versatile, platform-independent language that is used to build apps with a dynamic backend and rich user interfaces at the frontend.\",\n    \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/JavaScript.jpg\",\n    \"name\": \" JavaScript\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/#5_javascript\"\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n    \"text\": \"React is an easy-to-use programming language used to build desktop apps with highly flexible and modular UI components.\",\n    \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/React.jpg\",\n    \"name\": \" React\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/#6_react\"\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n    \"text\": \"Next in the row is Angular, which is again one of the most popular languages used to build apps for web platforms. \",\n    \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Angular.jpg\",\n    \"name\": \" Angular\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/#7_angular\"\n  },{\n     \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n    \"text\": \"First on our list is \u2013 React Native. As the name indicates, React Native is built with codes that operate with the native UIs easily.\",\n    \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/React-Native.jpg\",\n    \"name\": \"React Native\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/#8_react_native\"\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n    \"text\": \"Ionic is a highly versatile framework which runs on top of Apache Cordova.\",\n    \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Ionic.jpg\",\n    \"name\": \" Ionic\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/#9_ionic\"\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n    \"text\": \"Similar to Ionic, the capacitor is another framework employed in the development of cross-platform apps.\",\n    \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Capacitor.jpg\",\n    \"name\": \"  Capacitor\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/#10_capacitor\"\n   },{\n    \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n    \"text\": \"Erlang is a backend programming language that has lightweight threads used to create a complete process.\",\n    \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Erlang.jpg\",\n    \"name\": \" Erlang\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/#11_erlang\"\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n    \"text\": \"Ejabberd is a free messaging server that uses a programming language called Erlang.\",\n    \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ejabberd-chat-language.webp\",\n    \"name\": \"Ejabberd\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/#12_ejabberd\"\n  \n  }]    \n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"VideoObject\",\n  \"name\": \"10 Best Programming Languages to Build a Messaging App\",\n  \"description\": \"Find 10 top programming languages to learn in 2026, and find the coding languages that fit your needs to build chat or messaging android, iOS, and web apps.\",\n  \"thumbnailUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/top-programming-languages-to-build-web-app.jpg\",\n  \"uploadDate\": \"2025-01-02\",\n  \"duration\": \"PT0M10S\",\n  \"contentUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/best-programming-language-to-build-an-app.webm\",\n  \"embedUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/best-programming-language-to-build-an-app.webm\"\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n    \"@context\": \"http:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"SoftwareApplication\",\n    \"name\": \"Top 10 Best Programming Languages to Build a Chat App [2026]\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/\",\n    \"operatingSystem\": \"Any\",\n    \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Top-10-Programming-Languages.webp\",\n    \"sameAs\": [\n        \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/\"\n    ],\n    \"aggregateRating\": {\n        \"@type\": \"AggregateRating\",\n        \"ratingValue\": \"4.3\",\n        \"reviewCount\": \"175\"\n    },\n    \"potentialAction\": {\n        \"@type\": \"CreateAction\",\n        \"target\": \"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/\"\n    }\n}\n<\/script>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Which programming language is best for a chat app? No one, we mean not only one! It differs from the requirements and use case. Let\u2019s see.&#8220; When building a chat app, whether it\u2019s for Android, iOS, or web-based, there must be a large tech stack to power up the conversations.&nbsp; You must have heard of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":85,"featured_media":22907,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_stopmodifiedupdate":false,"_modified_date":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1272],"tags":[2037,2039,2038,2036,2033],"class_list":["post-22518","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tech-talks","tag-best-coding-languages-for-apps","tag-best-language-for-building-apps","tag-best-language-for-chat-application","tag-best-programming-language-to-build-an-app","tag-best-programming-languages"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>10 Best Programming Languages to Build a Chat App (2026)<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"I reviewed the 10 best programming languages to build a messaging app based on scalability, coding skills, easy-to-use, docs &amp; video guide.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"12 Best Programming Languages for Mobile App Development in 2026\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"If you want to build an app? But are not sure which coding language to choose to unlock career opportunities as an app developer, then check out the top 12+ best languages.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"MirrorFly Blog - Chat API And Messaging SDK for your Mobile and Web Apps\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MirrorFlyofficial\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2022-08-19T15:24:20+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-02-13T12:38:01+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Programming-Languages-Blog-OG.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"628\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Atchaya Jayabal\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"12 Best Languages for Web Development in 2026\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"Know the best programming languages to unlock career opportunities as an app developer. Find 12+ top languages that fit your needs to build an app.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Programming-Languages-Blog-OG.jpg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Atchaya Jayabal\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"21 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Atchaya Jayabal\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/27e1ae59b77c7775bd63034148eb3294\"},\"headline\":\"Top 10 Best Programming Languages to Build a Chat App [2026]\",\"datePublished\":\"2022-08-19T15:24:20+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-02-13T12:38:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/\"},\"wordCount\":2177,\"commentCount\":25,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"keywords\":[\"best coding languages for apps\",\"best language for building apps\",\"best language for chat application\",\"best programming language to build an app\",\"best programming languages\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Tech Talks\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/\",\"name\":\"10 Best Programming Languages to Build a Chat App (2026)\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2022-08-19T15:24:20+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-02-13T12:38:01+00:00\",\"description\":\"I reviewed the 10 best programming languages to build a messaging app based on scalability, coding skills, easy-to-use, docs & video guide.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Blog\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Tech Talks\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/category\/tech-talks\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Top 10 Best Programming Languages to Build a Chat App [2026]\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"MirrorFly Blog - Chat API And Messaging SDK for your Mobile and Web Apps\",\"description\":\"World&#039;s Most Scalable Chat APIs &amp; SDKs for Small, Medium &amp; Enterprises\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/#organization\",\"name\":\"MirrorFly\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/mirrorfly-blue.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/mirrorfly-blue.png\",\"width\":520,\"height\":100,\"caption\":\"MirrorFly\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MirrorFlyofficial\/\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mirrorflyofficial\/\",\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/showcase\/mirrorfly-official\/\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/MirrorFlyTeam\/\",\"https:\/\/github.com\/mirrorfly\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/27e1ae59b77c7775bd63034148eb3294\",\"name\":\"Atchaya Jayabal\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c7684e399858444026b2603501ecba15?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c7684e399858444026b2603501ecba15?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Atchaya Jayabal\"},\"description\":\"Atchaya Jayabal is a passionate content writer specializing in SaaS, B2B and Technical Writing. She is best known for her adept expertise in curating tech content that resonates with readers.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/author\/atchaya-jayabal\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"10 Best Programming Languages to Build a Chat App (2026)","description":"I reviewed the 10 best programming languages to build a messaging app based on scalability, coding skills, easy-to-use, docs & video guide.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"12 Best Programming Languages for Mobile App Development in 2026","og_description":"If you want to build an app? But are not sure which coding language to choose to unlock career opportunities as an app developer, then check out the top 12+ best languages.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/","og_site_name":"MirrorFly Blog - Chat API And Messaging SDK for your Mobile and Web Apps","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MirrorFlyofficial\/","article_published_time":"2022-08-19T15:24:20+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-02-13T12:38:01+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1200,"height":628,"url":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Programming-Languages-Blog-OG.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Atchaya Jayabal","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_title":"12 Best Languages for Web Development in 2026","twitter_description":"Know the best programming languages to unlock career opportunities as an app developer. Find 12+ top languages that fit your needs to build an app.","twitter_image":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Programming-Languages-Blog-OG.jpg","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Atchaya Jayabal","Est. reading time":"21 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/"},"author":{"name":"Atchaya Jayabal","@id":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/27e1ae59b77c7775bd63034148eb3294"},"headline":"Top 10 Best Programming Languages to Build a Chat App [2026]","datePublished":"2022-08-19T15:24:20+00:00","dateModified":"2026-02-13T12:38:01+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/"},"wordCount":2177,"commentCount":25,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/#organization"},"keywords":["best coding languages for apps","best language for building apps","best language for chat application","best programming language to build an app","best programming languages"],"articleSection":["Tech Talks"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/","url":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/","name":"10 Best Programming Languages to Build a Chat App (2026)","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/#website"},"datePublished":"2022-08-19T15:24:20+00:00","dateModified":"2026-02-13T12:38:01+00:00","description":"I reviewed the 10 best programming languages to build a messaging app based on scalability, coding skills, easy-to-use, docs & video guide.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-programming-languages-for-app-development\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Tech Talks","item":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/category\/tech-talks\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Top 10 Best Programming Languages to Build a Chat App [2026]"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/","name":"MirrorFly Blog - Chat API And Messaging SDK for your Mobile and Web Apps","description":"World&#039;s Most Scalable Chat APIs &amp; SDKs for Small, Medium &amp; Enterprises","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/#organization","name":"MirrorFly","url":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/mirrorfly-blue.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/mirrorfly-blue.png","width":520,"height":100,"caption":"MirrorFly"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MirrorFlyofficial\/","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mirrorflyofficial\/","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/showcase\/mirrorfly-official\/","https:\/\/x.com\/MirrorFlyTeam\/","https:\/\/github.com\/mirrorfly"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/27e1ae59b77c7775bd63034148eb3294","name":"Atchaya Jayabal","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c7684e399858444026b2603501ecba15?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c7684e399858444026b2603501ecba15?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Atchaya Jayabal"},"description":"Atchaya Jayabal is a passionate content writer specializing in SaaS, B2B and Technical Writing. She is best known for her adept expertise in curating tech content that resonates with readers.","url":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/author\/atchaya-jayabal\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22518","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/85"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22518"}],"version-history":[{"count":120,"href":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22518\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":43166,"href":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22518\/revisions\/43166"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22907"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22518"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22518"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22518"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}