Apple has open sourced Swift System and added support for Linux, according to Apple developer Michael Ilseman.
Java, Objective-C Still Popular Thanks To Mobile Development
Every month, TIOBE Software releases an index of the most popular programming languages based upon a variety of factors. Most months, the popularity of these languages don’t change much thanks to developers sticking to what they know. As we head…
JavaScript Is Encroaching On The C Family’s Turf
The C family of languages is incredibly popular if you go by the TIOBE Programming Community Index. That has not changed going into June 2013, but one language is creeping up fast. TIOBE Software reports that JavaScript has made its…
Objective-C’s Growth In Popularity Has Stalled
Traditional development trends has ensured that the C and C++ programming languages remain popular even decades after their creation. Despite being created in the same year as C++, Objective-C was never as popular. That all changed with the advent of…
Google Makes iOS Development Easier For Java Coders
Apple requires that iOS development be done in Objective-C. That single decision has led to Objective-C overtaking C++ in July in programming language rankings. Despite its increased popularity, Java is still more popular. That’s why Google has made a new…
Objective-C Overtakes C++ In July Thanks To Apple
One of the more interesting things to look at each month is the TIOBE Index. It collects all the programming languages and lists the top 20 based on “skilled engineers world-wide, courses and third party vendors.” C and Java are…