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The Most Popular Programming Languages of 2017

By Jake Widman • Oct. 9th, 2017 • Modern Software

.NET, careers, CSS, developers, Go, Java, JavaScript, Node.js, PHP, programming languages, Python, Ruby, SQL, Swift

We look at the programming languages employers want most, the languages software developers like best, and the languages climbing the charts.

The Most Popular Programming Languages of 2016

By Jake Widman • Aug. 18th, 2016 • Modern Software, Tech Topics

careers, developers, Go, Java, JavaScript, modern software, Node.js, PHP, programming languages, Python, software development, Swift

Our annual look at the relative popularity of programming languages reveals that while Java still rules, other options—from JavaScript to Go—are catching up.

This Week in Modern Software: Mobile Goes for Gold, Windows Stays in the Game

By Kevin Casey • Aug. 5th, 2016 • Modern Software

Android, Brazil, C, China, developers, iOS, Java, Microsoft, Mobile, modern software, Olympics, operating systems, Python, security, TWiMS, Uber, Windows 10

Mobile’s Olympic moment speaks volumes, Microsoft’s Windows 10 anniversary milestones, GoT security lessons, the state of the developer nation, and more.

RedMonk on the Docker Usage Pattern: Significant Growth & New Directions

By Fintan Ryan • Jun. 20th, 2016 • Modern Software, New Relic News

.NET, Docker, Java, Node.js, Pivotal, programming languages, Python, RedMonk, Ruby

RedMonk analyzes New Relic’s data on which programming languages are being used with Docker, its uptake patterns, and the growth of the Docker community.

The Most Popular Programming Languages of 2015

By Jake Widman • Jul. 7th, 2015 • Modern Software, Tech Topics

C, careers, developers, Go, Java, JavaScript, programming languages, Python, Ruby, Swift

Java and C still rule, but Swift and Go are on the rise.

How to Choose the Right Programming Language Version for Your Needs

By John Paul Mueller • May. 5th, 2015 • Tech Topics

coding tips, developers, JavaScript, Python

Some developers think the latest version of a language is always best, but that’s not really true—newer is not always better.

A Look at Technical Debt: The Code Monster in Your Closet

By Tori Wieldt • Apr. 17th, 2015 • Nerd Life, Tech Topics

developers, Python

Developer Nina Zakharenko’s Pycon 2015 session looked at what Technical Debt really is, and offered tips on how to fight it.

Embracing the Four Python Programming Styles

By John Paul Mueller • Apr. 1st, 2015 • Tech Topics

coding tips, developers, Python

Few programming languages offer the flexibility Python provides. But which of the four major Python coding styles is right for you and your tasks?

6 Python Performance Tips

By John Paul Mueller • Jan. 21st, 2015 • Tech Topics

app performance, Python

Python is such a cool language because you can do so much with it in such a short time with so little code. Not only that, it supports many tasks, such as multiprocessing, with ease. Python detractors sometimes claim Python is slow. But it doesn’t have to be that way: Try these six tips to speed…

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