IEEE Spectrum’s language ratings

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After collecting data from various sources to estimate the popularity of different programming languages, IEEE Spectrum released its tenth annual ranking of the top languages. Python not only remains in the lead – it also widened it. Python’s growing dominance seems to come largely at the expense of lesser-known, more specialized languages. First among the reasons for its success, many specialized libraries have made it an essential tool in artificial intelligence. Second, it is increasingly used in initiating youth to programming. Predictably, Java, C, C++, C#, and JavaScript still rank well. Furthermore, SQL is once again the technology most in demand in job postings. Of course, it’s unlikely that anyone would be asked to develop purely in SQL, but employers like to see SQL coupled with another language such as Java or C++.

⇨ IEEE Spectrum, Stephen Cass, “The Top Programming Languages 2023.”

2023-08-29