Python adoption has been rapid, with SlashData estimating the language gained more than two million new developers in 2018. "The rise of machine learning is a clear factor in its popularity.

One language that's ascended rapidly in recent years is Python and it hasn't budged from the number two spot — a position it took from Oracle's Java last July after tying with Java in Q1 2020.

Java and Python’s shift was even being telegraphed in September, with Python solidly occupying the No. 3 spot while Java continued to post negative numbers. SEE: Top 5 programming languages for ...

Python, the number one programming language in the TIOBE Programming Language Community Index in August, has further solidified its place at the top. Python moved from 16.12% points in July to 18. ...

Python is the number two programming language on GitHub's list. #1: JavaScript JavaScript now powers over 97% of all webpages. panida wijitpanya/Getty Images ...