# Python, JavaScript, Java: Most Popular Programming Languages Revealed 🖥️📊

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**Created:** [September 2, 2024, 5:32pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/python-javascript-java-most-popular-programming-languages-revealed/290460 "2024-09-02T17:32:15Z")\
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Summary:

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1. Top Languages  
ZDNet aggregated rankings from multiple sources and found Python, JavaScript, and Java as the top three programming languages. These are highly popular in AI development and general programming.

2. Next in Line  
C-based languages (C++, C#, C), TypeScript, and SQL follow in popularity. These languages are widely used and continue to be relevant in various tech fields.

3. Older and Emerging Languages  
Older web languages like HTML/CSS, PHP, and Shell are less popular now, while newer or less common languages such as R, Dart, Go, Rust, Kotlin, and Lua are gaining or losing traction. Swift, Apple’s language, ranks lower due to less demand for Apple app developers compared to other languages.

4. Learning Advice  
ZDNet recommends learning Python, Java, and JavaScript as key languages and emphasizes the importance of learning multiple languages and frameworks for practical programming experience.

Read more at: [ZDNet](https://zdnet.com)