May 2026 TIOBE Index keeps Python #1 as Java edges past C++. R climbs to #8, and Paul Jansen says statistical tools are ...

Python stays far ahead after another dip; C holds second, Java retakes third from C++, and R rises to eighth as SQL slips, ...

He was brainstorming ideas with an artificial-intelligence tool and getting it to code and create them quickly. Together, ...

In 2026, AI-powered platforms are enabling Minecraft players to create complex mods, datapacks, and commands entirely from plain-English descriptions. Tools like CreativeMode and Kodari handle all ...

The headline figures are striking. Java demand fell 32% year-on-year across Malt's network of 950,000 freelance experts; C++ ...

OpenAI president Greg Brockman says AI coding tools can write up to 80% of code, but human review and security checks still ...

Doug Meil is a software architect in healthcare data management and analytics, and an ACM Senior Member. He also founded the Cleveland Big Data Meetup in 2010. More of his BLOG@CACM posts can be found ...

Vibe coding is legit enough that enterprises need to start experimenting. Finding the right tool for your users and use cases is the first step.

Programming languages shape how software, apps, and websites are built, making them one of the most important skills in the modern digital world. With industries shifting toward automation, AI tools, ...

Java remains a powerhouse language for everything from Android apps to enterprise systems, and learning it opens doors to ...

Apple's Swift programming language now officially supports native Android app development. This new capability comes with Swift 6.3, which ships an officially maintained SDK and toolchain for Android.

Early in the Covid-19 pandemic, the governor of New Jersey made an unusual admission: He’d run out of COBOL developers. The state’s unemployment insurance systems were written in the 60-year-old ...