For the first time in the history of TIOBE's index, Java has slipped out of the top two, leaving Python to occupy the spot behind reigning champion, C.

Python is tying with Java as the second most popular programming language behind JavaScript, according to developer analyst RedMonk's latest ranking.

Thanks to those libraries, Python is now arguably the world's most popular programming language, jostling for top spot with Java, C, and JavaScript, and it's used by millions of developers, data ...

The number of queries has trebled since 2010, while those for other major programming languages have been flat or declining. The language’s two main advantages are its simplicity and flexibility.

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