Will Python Overtake Java and C as the World's Most Popular Language?
TIOBE's June ranking shows Python soaring to a record 8.53% share, surpassing C++, and predicts that if this growth continues, Python could replace Java and C within a few years to become the most popular programming language.
TIOBE released its June programming language index.
The top three positions are now Java, C, and Python, with C++ falling to fourth and VB .NET at fifth.
Python’s rating surged to a record 8.530%, overtaking C++ (7.384%). TIOBE predicts that if this growth continues, Python could surpass C and Java within three to four years and become the world’s most popular language.
The rapid rise is attributed to the booming software industry and Python’s simplicity, which attracts many newcomers.
June 2019 Top 20 Rankings
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TIOBE’s programming language index measures popularity trends and is updated monthly. The ranking is based on the number of experienced engineers, courses, and third‑party vendors, calculated from major search engines such as Google, MSN, Yahoo!, Wikipedia, YouTube, and Baidu. Note that the list reflects popularity, not language quality or code volume. The index can help you assess whether your language choice is up‑to‑date and serve as a reference when selecting a language for new projects.
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