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.

For example, as Jansen pointed out, the 50th most popular language on the index (ML) had a score of 0.14% in December 2022; this year, the 50th most popular language (ActionScript) sits at 0.24%.

Go, 2.35% SQL, 1.94% Fortran, 1.78% This rival Pypl Popularity of Programming Language index assesses language popularity based on how often language tutorials are searched on in Google.

The Tiobe Programming Community Index gauges language popularity based on the number of skilled engineers worldwide, courses, and third-party vendors. The ratings are calculated using Google, Bing ...

Python looks set to clinch the Language of the Year award for 2024, maintaining its lead in the December TIOBE Programming Community Index, while Fortran’s steady ascent highlighted a quiet month in ...