Kotlin’s Rise in November 2023
JetBrains’ Kotlin, a Java alternative favored by Google for Android mobile app development, continues its ascent in Tiobe’s language popularity index, securing the 15th position in the November 2023 rankings. After entering the top 20 in September with a 0.9% rating, Kotlin’s popularity now stands at 1.15%, marking a notable advancement from its 18th spot last month.
Factors Driving Kotlin’s Popularity in Mobile App Development
Tiobe attributes Kotlin’s rise to several factors, including its interoperability with Java and exceptional compatibility with Android mobile app development. The language aligns with modern programming culture, emphasizing expressive languages with robust type systems and built-in prevention of null pointer exceptions.
Confidence in Kotlin’s Future Position
Paul Jansen, CEO of Tiobe, expressed confidence in Kotlin’s potential to break into the top 10, suggesting that reaching a top-four position remains uncertain. Tiobe’s index considers skilled engineers, courses, and third-party vendors globally, using data from search engines like Google, Bing, and Yahoo.
Mobile App News Highlights
In the realm of mobile app development, Kotlin’s progress is particularly noteworthy. The language’s seamless integration with Android positions it as a top choice for developers creating cutting-edge mobile applications.
Comparison with Pypl Index
In contrast, the Pypl Popularity of Programming Languages index for November 2023 ranks Kotlin 13th with a 1.76% share, a slight decrease from the previous year. Pypl determines language popularity based on Google searches for language tutorials.
Top 10 Languages in Tiobe Index (November 2023)
- Python – 14.16%
- C – 11.77%
- C++ – 10.36%
- Java – 8.35%
- C# – 7.65%
- JavaScript – 3.21%
- PHP – 2.3%
- Visual Basic – 2.1%
- SQL – 1.88%
- Assembly – 1.35%
Top 10 Languages in Pypl Index (November 2023)
- Python – 27.99%
- Java – 15.91%
- JavaScript – 9.18%
- C/C++ – 6.76%
- C# – 6.67%
- PHP – 4.86%
- R – 4.45%
- TypeScript – 2.95%
- Swift – 2.7%
- Objective-C – 2.32%
