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Discussion on: Python vs Java: Compare Programming Languages in 2021

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One thing that can be misleading about these stats is that Tiobe doesn't distinguish popularity based on actual use in industry vs instruction.

Python has naturally become super popular for instruction, which may make you think that it's the most popular for work. But that is not necessarily the case. Especially in the web programming space.

That's why I prefer to use job postings as an indication of popularity (though that only reflects "growing" jobs, not necessarily established ones).