Although C is still a powerhouse programming language, C’s difficulty with large-scale projects knocked it down the index, especially compared with C++.

Rust and Kotlin slowly approach the top 10 while Python becomes increasingly untouchable.

The AI boom is starting to show up on the TIOBE Index by bringing back a formative programming language.

Python’s popularity in the index shows no sign of slowing. Go rises to its highest position ever, but it will have difficulty beating JavaScript.