For the second year in a row, the Tiobe index identified Python as the programming language whose popularity increased the most.
For the second consecutive year, Python has been named Tiobe’s programming language of the year, a distinction the company awards to the language with the highest increase in ratings – or popularity.
Python’s year-over-year increase in popularity was 1.86 percent, according to Tiobe, with a year-end rating of 13.58 percent in the Tiobe index. Tiobe noted this was still far below Java’s all-time record of 26.49 percent achieved in 2001. Tiobe said C# was on its way to becoming the language of the year but was surpassed by Python in the last month.
Python, which has become a staple in data science, devops, and web development, also is now the most popular language in Tiobe’s rankings. Ranking as the third most popular language in the index at the beginning of 2021, Python ascended to the top spot in October.
The monthly Tiobe Programming Community index draws on popular search engines to assess language popularity, based on the number of skilled engineers worldwide, courses, and third-party vendors pertinent to a language. Tiobe, which provides software quality services, identifies Swift, Go, Rust, and Kotlin as languages on an upward trajectory in the index.
The growth of Python can be attributed to its versatility and ease of learning, making it a go-to language for both beginners and seasoned developers. Its applications range from simple scripting and automation to complex machine learning models and web applications, which broadens its appeal across various domains.
Additionally, the robust community support and extensive libraries available for Python contribute to its sustained growth and popularity. These factors have cemented Python’s position as a leader in the programming world, with a bright outlook for continued prominence in the coming years.