Find out more about the role here. C++ C++ continues to be one of the most popular programming languages out there, thanks to its versatility and high performance.

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.

We aggregated data from nine 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.