Filter by category to see what each language does, its popular frameworks and where we use it at Shastika.
WebWe use it
JavaScript
The language of the browser.
JavaScript runs in every web browser and, through Node.js, on servers too. It powers interactive websites, dashboards and single-page applications.
Used for
Interactive websites
Web apps
APIs (Node.js)
Browser extensions
Popular frameworks
ReactNext.jsVueAngularExpress
Strengths
Huge ecosystem, one language for front-end and back-end, fast iteration.
At Shastika
Front-end interfaces and Node.js services.
WebWe use it
TypeScript
JavaScript with safety nets.
TypeScript adds static types to JavaScript so mistakes are caught while coding rather than in production. It is the standard choice for large, long-lived JavaScript projects.
Maintainable front-ends and shared types between app and API.
BackendWe use it
Python
Readable, versatile and the home of AI.
Python is known for its clean syntax and enormous library ecosystem. It is the leading language for data science, machine learning and automation, and is widely used for web back-ends.
Used for
Web back-ends
AI & machine learning
Automation scripts
Data analysis
Popular frameworks
DjangoFlaskFastAPIPandasTensorFlowPyTorch
Strengths
Rapid development, rich AI libraries, easy to learn.
At Shastika
Django back-ends, AI integration and automation.
BackendWe use it
PHP
The workhorse of the web.
PHP powers a large share of the web, including WordPress. Modern PHP with the Laravel framework is a productive, secure choice for business applications.
Used for
Business web apps
CMS websites
E-commerce
REST APIs
Popular frameworks
LaravelSymfonyWordPress
Strengths
Easy hosting, mature tools, quick to build CRUD-heavy systems.
At Shastika
Laravel-based business and billing applications.
Backend
Java
Enterprise-grade reliability.
Java is a statically typed language that runs on the JVM and is trusted for banking, large enterprises and Android. It emphasises stability, performance and scalability.
Used for
Enterprise back-ends
Banking systems
Android apps
Large-scale services
Popular frameworks
Spring BootHibernateJakarta EE
Strengths
Mature, scalable, strong tooling and talent pool.
At Shastika
Often taught at Algoriq as a core programming foundation.
Backend
C#
Microsoft's modern all-rounder.
C# is used for Windows software, enterprise back-ends with .NET, and game development with Unity.
Swift is the modern language for building iOS, iPadOS, macOS and watchOS apps with Apple's frameworks.
Used for
iOS apps
macOS apps
Apple Watch apps
Popular frameworks
SwiftUIUIKit
Strengths
Performance and deep platform integration.
At Shastika
Native iOS modules where needed.
DatabaseWe use it
SQL
The language of data.
SQL (Structured Query Language) is used to store, query and manage data in relational databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL. Every business application depends on it.
Used for
Reports
Transactions
Data analysis
Data migration
Popular frameworks
MySQLPostgreSQLSQL ServerSQLite
Strengths
Powerful, standard, reliable.
At Shastika
Database design, optimisation and reporting.
WebWe use it
HTML & CSS
The structure and style of every page.
HTML defines the content of web pages and CSS controls their appearance and layout. Together they are the foundation of every website.
Used for
Web pages
Responsive layouts
Email templates
Popular frameworks
Tailwind CSSBootstrapSass
Strengths
Universal, accessible, fast.
At Shastika
All of our web interfaces.
Systems
Rust
Safety and speed.
Rust delivers C-like performance with memory safety guarantees, making it popular for performance-critical and security-sensitive software.
Used for
Systems programming
WebAssembly
CLI tools
Secure services
Popular frameworks
ActixAxumTokio
Strengths
Memory safety without garbage collection.
At Shastika
Reference topic for advanced learners.
Systems
C / C++
Close to the machine.
C and C++ give direct control over hardware and memory, powering operating systems, embedded devices, game engines and high-performance software.
Used for
Operating systems
Embedded devices
Game engines
Performance-critical code
Popular frameworks
QtUnreal EngineSTL
Strengths
Maximum performance and control.
At Shastika
Taught as fundamentals for understanding how computers work.
Data & AI
R & Julia
Statistics and scientific computing.
R and Julia are specialised languages for statistics, research and numerical computing.