"The December TIOBE index shows some interesting shifts in the popularity of programming languages. Particularly striking is the rise of C, which climbs from fourth to second place, while R also returns to the top 10 after a long absence. The TIOBE index provides a monthly snapshot of the popularity of programming languages and is often used to identify broader trends in software development. The ranking is explicitly not a measure of quality,"
"C has risen to a 'market' (read: search) share of 10.11 percent, a clear increase compared to last year. The programming language remains as relevant as ever in areas where performance, hardware proximity, and control are key, such as embedded systems, operating systems, and infrastructure software. The renewed focus on efficiency, security, and energy consumption seems to be reigniting the popularity of C, partly due to the growth of IoT and industrial automation."
The TIOBE December index records notable ranking shifts, with C moving to second place and R re-entering the top 10. The index measures search-query-based visibility rather than language quality or absolute usage. C's market share increased to 10.11 percent as demand grows for performance, low-level hardware access, and control in embedded systems, operating systems, and infrastructure. Emphasis on efficiency, security, and energy consumption, along with IoT and industrial automation growth, is boosting interest in C. R climbed back into the top 10 due to strengths in statistical computation, data analysis, visualization, and a broad package ecosystem favored in research and academia.
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