Top programming language for data science: Python still rules, followed by SQL But while data scientists might be creating clever data visualizations, many decision makers still don't understand ...

Python, the number one programming language in the TIOBE Programming Language Community Index in August, has further solidified its place at the top.

The Traditional Role of Python Just as open-source development revolutionized SQL, it also rejuvenated programming languages that work with data.

While Python is IEEE's lead programming language, the spotlight is on SQL, which leads the organization's jobs rankings.