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Python is still the most popular coding language, but challengers are gaining ground (www.techspot.com)
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The latest update to the TIOBE Index reveals notable shifts in the world of software development. While traditional programming languages remain popular, many developers are seeking out technologies that can make sense of the vast amounts of modern digital data. Legacy languages like C, COBOL, Fortran, and Assembly still have their place, but they no longer take center stage.

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[–] Scrath@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Does SQL count as a programming language?

I know that you can write DB hooks and stuff but in my mind it still doesn't register as programming

[–] thingsiplay@beehaw.org 5 points 2 weeks ago

According to TIOBE (note can be found if you scroll down a bit):

The programming language SQL was added to the TIOBE index in 2018 after somebody pointed out that SQL is Turing Complete. So although this language is very old, it has only a short history in the index.