We’ve cross-referenced the famous programming language popularity rankings by comparing GitHub’s top 50 with the TIOBE index to give you this trend. We’ve also drawn on our own experience to observe comparable results on the market. Let’s take a closer look at this ranking.

1. Python

Python is at the top of the list of the most popular programming languages among developers. First in the TIOBE index and second in the GitHub ranking (after JavaScript), it owes its success to its use in data sciences and big data.

Today, Python is also a must-have in the fast-growing fields of machine learning andartificial intelligence.

Fast and easy to learn, Python is also used for back-end development and in the world ofIoT (Internet of Things), and still has a bright future ahead of it.

Thanks to its numerous frameworks (such as the famous Django), Python facilitates the creation of interactive websites.

Python is also increasingly used in cybersecurity to analyze threats and detect malware.

Last but not least, it’s easy to learn and use, making it accessible to novice devs.

2. JavaScript

This programming language stole the limelight from Python in the GitHub rankings, but is only in sixth position in the TIOBE rankings, (hence the interest in cross-referencing the data to bring you an original top 10).

This programming language is also a web development staple, since it overseesHTML and CSS! In other words, with its presence on the majority of websites, it was bound to top this ranking.

But that’s not the only reason for this success, as JavaScript has diversified in recent years to enable mobile and back-end development with Node.js.

Last but not least, JavaScript can be used for software development.

With so many uses and capabilities, JavaScript was bound to be at the top of the list, a programming language that, like Python, still has a bright future ahead of it.

3. Java

The Java language puts everyone in agreement, occupying fourth place in both rankings. We’ve included it in our own ranking, in third place.

Historically, the Java language has enjoyed rapid success thanks to its use in software creation. Reliable and fast to run, it is also used for back-end applications, video games and Android mobile applications .

Its diverse use cases and large number of developers make Java an enduring language, and one that should continue to hold its place in this top 10.

4. C

C is the longest-lived programming language in the TIOBE ranking.

C is the language used in Unix systems such as Linux and MacOS, in embedded systems, and also in cybersecurity, enabling precise control of the system to spot vulnerabilities.

The C language is generally used for “low-level” programming, to create simple software.

5. C++

On a par with C, C++ is the up-and-coming trend that should gradually take fourth place in this cross-referenced ranking.

C++ can be used to create operating systems and a wide variety of software, video games, database software and much more.

It is the worthy successor to the C language, combining the low-level coding offered by the C language with embedded systems-oriented programming, allowing C++ tointeract directly with the hardware.

6. C#

C# also features in this top 10, confirming our observation that it is one of the most popular programming languages among devs and programmers.

By 2024, it will be the most widely used technology for developing Windows applications. It is also the basis for video game engines.

In the world of web development, C# is present through the use of the ASP.NET framework, also from Microsoft. A special feature of C# is its ability to support cross-platform mobile development.

Its close links with the Microsoft world should ensure that it remains one of the most popular languages for a long time to come.

7. Shell

To reach this ranking, the Shell was highly scored thanks to the ranking carried out by GitHub, and is strangely not listed in the top 10 of the TIOBE index.

Shell is a scripting language(not a programming language) that enables direct communication with the operating system. Its uses include file and folder management, task automation and even deployment. Shell is also a great tool for executing command sequences to automate repetitive tasks.

Its widespread use is explained by the fact that almost every IT project includes scripts of this kind.

On the other hand, Shell doesn’t really allow you to create a product that can be used by a user with no computer knowledge. Python and other languages can perform the same tasks as Shell.

8. TypeScript

This type of language is one of the most recent in this top 10, having only been produced in 2012 (by Microsoft). TypeScript is therefore rapidly gaining in popularity, which can be explained by the fact that it is a powerful tool for the development of complex web applications.

Compatible with JavaScript, it enables developers to enrich the web development ecosystem with advanced tools and editors. Its reliability enhances code maintainability, making debugging more intuitive.

9. Go

Go is a programming language designed by Google. It was created to simplify the development process, particularly for the development of web services andnetwork applications.

It’s a programming language that competes with C and C++, since it enables system and application programming, and is aimed at the same target user group.

It is also used as a scripting language thanks to its compilation speed.

10. Ruby

Ruby rounds off the top 10, with a recent and rapid increase in its use by devs and programmers.

His credo? The back-end. This server language, appreciated for its flexibility and ease of use, gives it advantages that many others don’t have.

Rather object-oriented, it enables rapid development and deployment.

Ruby has its work cut out for it, however, as its rivals include ogres such as Python and Node, which are also widely used and popular among devs and programmers.

And what happened to PHP? VisualBasics? Or Kotlin, the rising star of programming languages?

See you in 2025 to see if this top 10 will change at all!