According to a survey conducted between late 2021 and early 2022, JavaScript is the most used programming language worldwide, with 56 percent of respondents reporting that they use the language. Python was the second most used language at 50.7 percent.
Top five programming languages used by developers worldwide as of 2022
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SlashData. (May 16, 2022). Top five programming languages used by developers worldwide as of 2022 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 27, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1343059/top-programming-languages-worldwide-by-share-of-users/
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SlashData. (2022). Top five programming languages used by developers worldwide as of 2022 (in millions). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 27, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1343059/top-programming-languages-worldwide-by-share-of-users/
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