We aggregated data from nine different rankings to produce the ZDNET Index of Programming Language Popularity. Here's which languages came out on top and what to make of this information.

In brief: Learning a programming language can be tricky, especially for someone new to coding. However, knowing the most popular languages may help some make a critical decision.

New research from online developer community Stack Overflow has revealed the most popular programming languages its developers use. Unsurprisingly, JavaScript remains the most popular language ...

Image: Shutterstock / iJeab C++ has overtaken Java to be the third most popular language in the Tiobe programming language index. It's the first time C++ has over taken Java in the Tiobe index and ...

Python is one of the world's most popular programming languages for good reason. Its general-purpose nature makes it useful in fields as diverse as web development, data science, and even gaming.

Employers look for programmers with specific skills. Revelo analyzed what computer languages are most popular in 2023 using data from Stack Overflow. - RossHelen // Shutterstockl Employers look ...

The TIOBE Index tracks the top 50 most popular programming languages, with many ecosystems presenting opportunities for career advancement and lateral shifts.

Employers look for programmers with specific skills. Revelo analyzed what computer languages are most popular in 2023 using data from Stack Overflow.