However, as the language developed, some design choices in Python 2 made it more difficult to maintain and advance the language. In response, Python 3 was created and launched on Dec. 3, 2008.

For October 2024, Python continues to reign as the most popular programming language, growing by +7.08 percent in the past month and holding a 21.90 percent market share.

Despite taking several years to become fully popularised, Python continues to dominate the programming sphere thanks to its clean and relatable syntax, readability, and ease of learning for ...

Python is not the language with the highest share in the index’s history, however. Java in June 2001 and October 2001 had a higher share. June 2001 was the first month TIOBE Software published ...

News. Python Poised to Claim 2024 'Language of the Year' as Fortran Climbs in Steady TIOBE Index Rankings. By John K. Waters; December 18, 2024; Python looks set to clinch the Language of the Year ...