The TIOBE Index for February 2024 brings an intriguing change in the popular programming languages. The spotlight is now on the uprise of the Go language, which has not only entered the Top 10 rankings for the first time but has also jumped from 11th place to a surprising 8th position.
The popularity of Go has been steadily increasing, and it has been climbing up the ranks consistently (13th in November 2023, 11th in January 2024). According to TIOBE analysis, it seems like Go’s presence in the Top 10 is here to stay, as it has gained widespread popularity in the IT industry.
The top 5 positions remain unchanged with Python, C, C++, Java, and C# leading the pack. However, there have been some shifts in the rankings. JavaScript and SQL have surpassed Visual Basic, pushing it down to 9th place, claiming the 6th and 7th positions, respectively.
Another language that has seen a surge in popularity this month is Fortran, shooting up from 24th place to an impressive 11th place. Additionally, a new language called Carbon, developed by Google as a potential replacement for C++, has made it into the Top 100 rankings.
TLDR: The TIOBE Index for February 2024 witnesses the Go language making a powerful entry into the Top 10 rankings, jumping from 11th to 8th place. Fortran also sees a significant rise, from 24th to 11th place, while Carbon, a new language by Google, enters the Top 100. Python, C, C++, Java, and C# hold their positions as the top 5 languages.
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