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Python is slipping in popularity – Tiobe

The world’s most popular programming language is losing market share to more specialized languages such as R and Perl, Tiobe says.

By Paul Krill

Feb 9, 20263 mins

Programming LanguagesPythonR Language

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Python starts 2026 with a bang

The world’s most popular programming language kicks off the new year with a wicked-fast type checker, a C code generator, and a second chance for the tail-calling interpreter.

By Serdar Yegulalp

Jan 9, 2026 2 mins

Programming LanguagesPythonSoftware Development

Reader picks: The most popular Python stories of 2025

Wind down the year with our picks from the most-read Python developer features and tutorials of 2025.

By Serdar Yegulalp

Dec 26, 2025 3 mins

PythonRustWeb Development

Get started with Python’s new native JIT

The native just-in-time compiler in Python 3.15 can speed up code by as much as 20% or more, although it’s still experimental.

By Serdar Yegulalp

Dec 24, 2025 6 mins

Programming LanguagesPythonSoftware Development

8 old programming languages developers won’t quit

Newer languages might soak up all the glory, but these die-hard languages have their place. Here are eight languages developers still use daily, and what they’re good for.

By Peter Wayner

Dec 22, 2025 7 mins

C++JavaPython

Python type checker ty now in beta

The Rust-based type checker from Astral banks on ‘extremely fast’ live updates, with a stable release projected for 2026.

By Paul Krill

Dec 18, 2025 2 mins

Development ToolsPythonRust

Django tutorial: Get started with Django 6

Get up and running with routes, views, and templates in Python’s most popular web framework, including new features found only in Django 6.0.

By Serdar Yegulalp

Dec 17, 2025 13 mins

Development ToolsPythonWeb Development

PythoC: An alternative to Cython

PythoC is a brand-new project that takes a different approach to converting Python to C code. Could it be the Cython challenger we’ve been waiting for?

By Serdar Yegulalp

Dec 12, 2025 3 mins

Development ToolsGenerative AIPython

PythoC: A new way to generate C code from Python

PythoC lets you use Python as a C code generator, but with more features and flexibility than Cython provides. Here’s a first look at the new C code generator for Python.

By Serdar Yegulalp

Dec 10, 2025 7 mins

C LanguageDevelopment ToolsPython

R language is making a comeback – Tiobe

Tiobe index of programming language popularity index has the R language for statistical computing back in its top 10.

By Paul Krill

Dec 8, 2025 3 mins

Data SciencePythonR Language

Python vs. Kotlin: Which loops do you like better?

Which language has the best loops? See for yourself, with our side-by-side (loop-for-loop) Python vs. Kotlin showdown. Find more stories in this week’s report.

By Serdar Yegulalp

Nov 28, 2025 3 mins

Development ToolsKotlinPython