Programming languages have been around for more than 30 years in the computer industry. They're what help developers and engineers create all the applications and websites we interact with daily.

For decades, fierce debates have raged over the benefits of different programming languages over others: Java vs. C++; Python vs. Ruby; Flask vs. Django. While often waged with fervor by computer ...

Some of the most important languages to know are JavaScript, Java, C, and more. Business Insider compiled a list of 16 programming languages that can give you an edge in your career.

Java, C, and Python top the list of most popular programming languages now, but it wasn't always that way, according to the TIOBE Index. 2018: Python 2017: C 2016: Go 2015: Java 2014: JavaScript ...

Python is one of the most widely used programming languages today because it's powerful, easy to read, and easy to use. Major companies like Google, Pinterest, Instagram, and Dropbox all love it.