We aggregated data from nine rankings to produce the ZDNET Index of Programming Language Popularity. Here's which languages came out on top and what to make of this information.

One of the biggest programming languages has dropped out of the top three, according to one of the lists used to track coders' favourites.

1. Java Java is top pick as one of the most popular programming languages, used for building server-side applications to video games and mobile apps.

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