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According to the TIOBE Index for August 2016, the major reason for the rise of Python is the shifting among the C-language programmers. Since 2001, C has dropped in popularity against Java, C++ and C#. Large companies rarely support C. In order to compete, businesses are trying out lesser-known programming languages\u2014Python, Swift, TypeScript and even MATLAB, but no major takers for C, at least not publicly.<\/p>\n<p>Python hit a new high August 2016 when it managed to topple major programming languages, with a growth increase of 2.4 percent. This is the highest growth rate for any programming language in the mid-year evaluation. And this is the third time since 2001 that Python may figure as the year\u2019s most popular programming language.<\/p>\n<h3>The Power Shift<\/h3>\n<p><strong>First love for millennial developers<\/strong><br \/>\nThe credit goes to the new-age developers who are adopting Python instead of Java, which has been the dominant app development coding language in the new millennium.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Superior interface and design<\/strong><br \/>\nPython was designed with an effective language that has clean syntax and a comprehensive standard library of objects and elements. It supports dynamic typing with reference counting, which makes it compatible for functional programming and aspect-oriented programming. In short, Python is like poetry for developers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Easy, on-the-go human readability<\/strong><br \/>\nUnarguably, Python is the most human-readable programming language used globally. Easy collaboration and performance reviews make it simple for the community members to read, edit and evolve the code.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Perfect fit for GIT-loving world<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Python Package Index has more than 86,000 packages for diversified functionalities and database platforms. Also referred to as PyPl or Cheese Shop, the library stores meta-data for first-time programmers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Big companies\u2014bigger objectives<\/strong><br \/>\nPython is used by large organizations like Google, CERN, NASA, Instagram, IBM, YouTube, Reddit, Pinterest, Quora and more. The majority of US-based military and defense equipment manufacturers host their services on Python-backed platforms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Python pays big time<\/strong><br \/>\nMastering Python is a big boost for a developer\u2019s career as well. According to PayScale, the average salary of an experienced software engineer with Python skills is $84,794. Data scientists and data analysts are also benefiting from having Python skills.<\/p>\n<p>Python is a great stepping stone in web development. It is helping developers branch out into other languages with relative ease and helping companies be more innovative and competitive. For those who enjoy applying their creativity and technology skills, Python is the in-demand programming code you can\u2019t afford to miss.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In an ongoing competition, Python and Java continue to battle for first place as developers are divided over current trends in mobile and social. 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