TIOBE Index for February 2026: Specialized Languages Gain Ground as Python’s Lead Eases

February 2026 TIOBE Index shows Python still far ahead, C strengthening in second, C# rising, and R holding the top 10 as rankings compress.
IEEE

Analyzing the Performance and Practicality of C, Rust, Python, and Lua Programming Languages for Developing Microcontroller Applications

Abstract: Modern embedded systems are evolving quickly, demanding innovative approaches to software development across various domains. Selecting the right programming language is crucial for ...
IEEE

Real-Time Processing Comparison of Python vs. C on the BeagleBone AI-64 for Power Quality Applications

Abstract: This paper presents a comparative evaluation of Python and C for real-time signal processing on the BeagleBone AI-64, focusing on power quality monitoring applications. Real-time performance ...
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CPython vs. PyPy: Which Python runtime has the better JIT?

PyPy, an alternative runtime for Python, uses a specially created JIT compiler to yield potentially massive speedups over CPython, the conventional Python runtime. But PyPy’s exemplary performance has ...