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Kotlin 2.3.20 harmonizes with C, JavaScript/TypeScript

Update to Java competitor language also backs name-based destructuring declaration as well as Maven and Gradle tools.

By Paul Krill

Mar 27, 20263 mins

C LanguageJavaScriptKotlin

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Researchers build a bridge from C to Rust and memory safety

Computer scientists from Microsoft and Inria have developed a way to automatically translate C code to memory-safe Rust.

By Lynn Greiner

Jan 9, 2025 6 mins

Application SecurityC LanguageRust

Why the C programming language still rules

The C language has been a programming staple for decades. Here’s how it stacks up against C++, Java, C#, Go, Rust, Python, and the newest kid on the block—Carbon.

By Serdar Yegulalp

Jan 8, 2025 12 mins

C LanguageC++Golang

Python wins Tiobe language of the year honors

Python saw a whopping increase of 9.3% in the Tiobe popularity index during 2024, despite already being rated the most popular programming language.

By Paul Krill

Jan 6, 2025 3 mins

C LanguageJavaKotlin

Python to C: What’s new in Cython 3.1

The next version of the Python-to-C translator will be a major release, with more tools than ever to speed up your code. Here’s how to try it now.

By Serdar Yegulalp

Nov 27, 2024 5 mins

C LanguageProgramming LanguagesPython

C language slumps in Tiobe popularity index

Longtime leading programming language for systems development dropped to fourth in the Tiobe index for September, its lowest position ever.

By Paul Krill

Sep 9, 2024 3 mins

C LanguageProgramming LanguagesSoftware Development

C++ language rises in Tiobe popularity index

C++ takes second place in Tiobe index for June, despite White House warning, while C drops to third place. Go and Rust also rise.

By Paul Krill

Jun 10, 2024 3 mins

C LanguageC++Programming Languages

Parasoft unveils safety testing tool for C and C++ apps

C/C++test CT is designed to streamline test automation and ensure continuous compliance with safety and security standards.

By Paul Krill

Apr 9, 2024 2 mins

Application SecurityC LanguageC++

Python stretches lead in language popularity index

Python increased its lead over second-place C language in the March 2024 edition of the Tiobe index of programming language popularity.

By Paul Krill

Mar 11, 2024 1 min

C LanguageJavaPython

White House urges developers to dump C and C++

Biden administration calls for developers to embrace memory-safe programing languages and move away from those that cause buffer overflows and other memory access vulnerabilities.

By Grant Gross

Feb 27, 2024 5 mins

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Fast-growing Zig tops Stack Overflow survey for highest-paid programming language

The popular alternative to C will get professionals the biggest paycheck, while Python remains the favorite of non-pros and learners.

By Elizabeth Montalbano

Feb 21, 2024 3 mins

C LanguageGolangPython

What is LLVM? The power behind Swift, Rust, Clang, and more

LLVM is a compiler framework for programmatically generating machine-native code. Developers use it to roll out new languages and enhance existing ones.

By Serdar Yegulalp

Aug 18, 2023 11 mins

C LanguageKotlinRust

Cython 3.0: The next generation of Python at the speed of C

Long in development, the new major release of the Python-to-C compiler sheds legacy Python support and readies Cython developers for big changes in Python.

By Serdar Yegulalp

Jul 17, 2023 2 mins

C LanguageLibraries and FrameworksPython

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Kotlin 2.3.20 harmonizes with C, JavaScript/TypeScript

Swift 6.3 boosts C interoperability, Android SDK

PythoC: A new way to generate C code from Python

C, C++, Java vie for second place in language popularity

Meet Zig: The modern alternative to C

Parasoft C/C++test adds AI assistant

GCC 15 compilers arrive with Rust, C, C++, and Cobol enhancements

Microsoft lauds Hyperlight Wasm for WebAssembly workloads

GCC 15 compilers move toward completion

Articles

Researchers build a bridge from C to Rust and memory safety

Why the C programming language still rules

Python wins Tiobe language of the year honors

Python to C: What’s new in Cython 3.1

C language slumps in Tiobe popularity index

C++ language rises in Tiobe popularity index

Parasoft unveils safety testing tool for C and C++ apps

Python stretches lead in language popularity index

White House urges developers to dump C and C++

Fast-growing Zig tops Stack Overflow survey for highest-paid programming language

What is LLVM? The power behind Swift, Rust, Clang, and more

Cython 3.0: The next generation of Python at the speed of C

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