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Legacy ‘Dinosaur’ Languages Are Making a Comeback

Legacy ‘Dinosaur’ Languages Are Making a Comeback

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Legacy programming languages, once thought to be relics of the past, are having a surprising comeback. This month, Fortran, Ada, COBOL, and Delphi all vying for positions in the TIOBE Index top 20. Takeaways from the March TIOBE rankings: Python: Recently named “TIOBE’s programming language of the year 2024” in January by TIOBE CEO Paul Jansen continues its meteoric rise. C++: Maintains its stronghold at second place on the leaderboard. Fortran and Delphi: Both legacy languages, are fighting for a spot in the top 10. COBOL and Ada: Both re-entered the top 20 this month. Ada, notably, was the third highest ranking language back in 1985. “I think that it (comeback) has to do with the many vital legacy systems that keep the world running,” Jansen said in the TIOBE Programming Community Index in March. “Most of them are developed with the aid of these dinosaur languages.” A shift in priorities: February vs. March This marks a noticeable shift from February’s rankings, which were dominated by speed-focused languages like C+ +, Go, and Rust. Jansen attributed that trend to the growing need …

Fast Programming Languages Are In Demand

Fast Programming Languages Are In Demand

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Fast programming languages are gaining popularity, TIOBE CEO Paul Jansen said in the TIOBE Programming Community Index in February. Fast programming languages he called out include C++, Go, and Rust. Also, according to the updated TIOBE rankings: Python, to which Jansen awarded the title “TIOBE’s programming language of the year 2024” in January, continued to skyrocket. C++ held onto its place at second from the top of the leaderboard. Mojo and Zig are following trajectories likely to bring them into the top 50, and reached #51 and #56 respectively in February. The TIOBE Programming Community Index shows trends in programming languages based on search engine volume. Trends year-over-year from the TIOBE Programming Community Index. Python is the light blue trend line. Image: TIOBE Software Speed of programs matters in 2025 “Now that the world needs to crunch more and more numbers per second, and hardware is not evolving fast enough, speed of programs is getting important. Having said this, it is not surprising that the fast programming languages are gaining ground in the TIOBE index,” …

TIOBE Programming Index December 2024: Python Holds Lead

TIOBE Programming Index December 2024: Python Holds Lead

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Python is headed toward a likely win of programming language of the year 2024, TIOBE CEO Paul Jansen predicted in the TIOBE Programming Community Index in December. According to the updated rankings: Python grew in popularity from 22.85% in the proprietary ranking system in November to 23.84% in December. In second, C++ rose from 10.64% in November to 10.82% in December, perhaps a sign of recovery after a long slide in popularity starting in February. In third, Java slightly grew in popularity from 9.6% to 9.72%. The TIOBE Programming Community Index shows trends in programming languages based on search engine volume. Trends year-over-year from the TIOBE Programming Community Index. Image: TIOBE Software Must-read developer coverage What will be the year’s best? Every year, TIOBE Software calculates its programming language of the year — the language with the highest rise in ratings over the year. Python gained 10%, putting it well ahead of runners-up Java and JavaScript, which saw gains of +1.73% and +1.72%, respectively. “Python is unstoppable thanks to its support for AI and data …

BRB, Still Laughing At Janhvi Kapoor, Varun Dhawan’s “Chik Chik Zig Zig” Dance With Influencer Dharna

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Still from a video shared by Dharna Durga. (Courtesy:dharnaaaaa) Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor’s latest cinematic offering Bawaal has left fans impressed with its trailer. If this intriguing glimpse into the film is not enough, the new song from the film Dilon Ki Doriyan has also won hearts on the internet. Adding to the hype around the film, the leading actors have shared some fun videos of them dancing. Let us start with the clip that Varun Dhawan shared, in which he is seen with content creator Dharna Durga. In the clip, Dharna is seen teaching Varun Dhawan some ridiculous dance steps that the actor performs with elan. Janhvi Kapoor also joins them and pulls off the funny steps while mouthing some hilarious lyrics as well. Both Varun and Janhvi are also told that some of their moves are not perfect and need improvement by Dharna, who is funny as always. Sharing the video, Varun Dhawan said, “Chik chik zig zig,” quoting the lyrics of Dharna Durga’s song. In response, Janhvi Kapoor said, “Go to …