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.

Python maintains its runaway top ranking in the Tiobe index of programming language popularity, while older languages ...

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 ...

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GitHub provides a web-based graphical interface, as well as desktop and mobile integration. To be clear, this graph doesn’t show the definitive top 10 programming languages.

1Top 10 Microsoft Programming Languages Microsoft has widened its net beyond .NET in its stable of programming languages, including .NET cross-platform support and its own JavaScript flavor.

RossHelen // Shutterstockl The top 10 programming languages used worldwide, and why employers look for them on resumes Young male programmer writing code with three monitors on table.

1Top 10 Microsoft Programming Languages Microsoft has widened its net beyond .NET in its stable of programming languages, including .NET cross-platform support and its own JavaScript flavor.

RossHelen // Shutterstockl The top 10 programming languages used worldwide, and why employers look for them on resumes Young male programmer writing code with three monitors on table.