We aggregated data from nine rankings to produce the ZDNET Index of Programming Language Popularity. Here's which languages came out on top and what to make of this information.

The TIOBE Index is an indicator of which programming languages are most popular within a given month. According to the TIOBE ...

If you want a programming job, you better ensure you're proficient in SQL, Python, and Java. That's according to the 2024 IEEE Spectrum Top Programming Languages report, which looks at what ...

Coding languages are a foundational element of any tech job, but not all are made equal. Python and SQL are among the most popular languages; C++ and Tableau are more specialized. Business Insider ...

Developers often dispute the merits of SQL as a legitimate programming language, but this misses the point. SQL is a powerful 4GL for accessing data.

SQL has dominated data querying for decades. Newer query languages offer more elegance, simplicity, and flexibility for modern use cases.

Maybe it's not the sexiest programming language, but SQL continues to be important--at least according to one measurement.