Coding in networking.

Question

For those of you who are familiar with networking I have a question. How much programming does networking involve and what languages are mainly used?
To be an ethical hacker I figure one must not only know how coding works in scripts,apps,software etc... but also in networking.
So in networking where does programming come into play?

Answer 1

You should know server side programming languages, (commonly used back-ends) e.g. node.js, python, ruby on rail, java.
Also Database (NoSql and Sql)

Maybe you should know bash or Linux (e.g Kali linux has a lot of Penetrationtesting tools or ParrotOS)

Also know how to use TOR (for privacy and anonymousy)

And know about laws - you don't want to bet into prison

and some more I cant think of right now, but I'll add them when I remember

Answer 2

I am very familiar with Kali Linux it's the only pen testing tool I've used beside black box. And yes your right bash is very involved in networking I can't believe I forgot about that one.
After I posted I researched and I found out I can write scripts in python deal with server sockets, top clients and top connection. This is gonna take alot of focus lol, thanks for your answer.