Python looks set to clinch the Language of the Year award for 2024, maintaining its lead in the December TIOBE Programming Community Index, while Fortran’s steady ascent highlighted a quiet month in ...

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It's been a leap-ahead year for Python—bringing on more speed, less cruft, and a large and growing user base. Credit: Pavel L Photo and Video / Shutterstock Over the course of 2024, Python has proven ...