So, the two languages are clearly developer favorites, and neither of them is going anywhere anytime soon.
You’ll find both languages consistently appearing in the top 3-4 of various ranking lists around the internet. The most recent TIOBE index also places Python at the top of their list, with Java falling to number three. Python also remains one of the top ten fastest-growing languages, but despite Python’s recent meteoric rise, it has actually been around longer than Java. According to GitHub’s annual Octoverse report, Python has now climbed to the second most popular language in usage, pushing Java down to third place.
( 3113 words)Īs two of the most popular and practical languages out there, should you choose Java or Python for your next project? Is one of these languages a clear-cut better option? Java vs Python: Code examples and comparison By Eric Goebelbecker | Posted | 15 min.