Python Rises as GitHub's Most Popular Language (2014-2024)
Python's Dominance on GitHub
Overview
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Title of the Chart:
- The chart is titled "Python is the number one language on GitHub", highlighting Python's popularity.
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Time Frame:
- The chart spans from 2014 to 2024, showing trends over a decade.
Key Observations
Python's Rise
- Number One Position:
- Python holds the top position in GitHub language rankings as of 2024.
- It surpassed other languages like JavaScript, which indicates its increasing applicability and user base.
Rankings Over Time
- Language Trends:
- Python has consistently increased or maintained its upward trajectory since 2014, eventually securing the top spot.
- JavaScript remains strong, often battling Python for the top position.
- TypeScript, Java, C#, and others demonstrate steady usage, but none have overtaken Python post-2020.
Other Language Insights
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Objective-C and Ruby:
- These languages show declining trends, reflecting shifts in development focus and platform preferences.
- Objective-C's decline likely correlates with Apple's transition to Swift for iOS development.
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Emerging and Niche Languages:
- TypeScript shows growth, suggesting a move towards more robust JavaScript tooling.
- C++, PHP, Shell, C, and Go maintain middle to lower rankings, which could still represent robust but niche use cases.
Additional Insights
- Developer Community:
- The chart ranks languages by the count of distinct users contributing, emphasizing community size and activity.
- An active community often means better support, more libraries, and a richer ecosystem.
Table of Language Rankings
Year | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th |
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2014 | JavaScript | Java | PHP | C# | C++ | Ruby | Obj-C | Shell | Go | C |
2016 | Java | JavaScript | Python | PHP | C# | C++ | Obj-C | Go | Shell | Ruby |
2018 | JavaScript | Python | Java | C# | PHP | C++ | Ruby | Go | Shell | Obj-C |
2020 | Python | JavaScript | TypeScript | Java | C# | PHP | C++ | Ruby | Shell | Obj-C |
2022 | Python | JavaScript | TypeScript | Java | C# | PHP | C++ | Go | Shell | Ruby |
2024 | Python | JavaScript | TypeScript | Java | C# | C++ | PHP | Shell | C | Go |
This table provides a concise view of language popularity and shifts over the decade as perceived from GitHub contributors.
Extended readings:
github.blog
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madnight.github.io
GitHut 2.0 - Github Language Stats
octoverse.github.com
The top programming languages - GitHub Octoverse