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Top 10 Most Popular Programming Languages in June 2025

1 week ago | dzone.com | Megan Crouse

SQL has dropped to its lowest position in the history of the TIOBE Programming Community Index, according to the June leaderboard. Between May and June, SQL lost its place in the top 10, descending to 12th place. This created space for Fortran, the classic but still useful programming language that has moved in and out of the top 10 over the last year. Fortran took the opportunity to take 10th place.
SQL Falls to Record

1 week ago | dzone.com | Megan Crouse

The programming language SQL hit 12th place in the TIOBE Programming Community Index, its lowest position since the rankings began in 2001. Although SQL remains a critical language for working with databases, the increased use of NoSQL databases for AI applications has begun to take its market share. The TIOBE Programming Community Index shows trends in programming languages based on search engine volume.
Top Trends for Data Streaming with Apache Kafka and Flink

1 week ago | dzone.com | Kai Wähner

The evolution of data streaming has transformed modern business infrastructure, establishing real-time data processing as a critical asset across industries. At the forefront of this transformation, Apache Kafka and Apache Flink stand out as leading open-source frameworks that serve as the foundation for cloud services, enabling organizations to unlock the potential of real-time data.
Why You’re Stuck on LeetCode and How to Level Up

1 week ago | dzone.com | Sajid Khan

There are five levels of LeetCode, and most people are stuck at levels one and two. Many of you can solve LeetCode problems but still cannot get a job. Why is that? Whether you like it or not, coding interviews are a competition. There are other people who are interviewing for the exact same position as you. At the end of the day, it's all about what your level is compared to them.
Securing Software Created by AI Agents

3 weeks ago | dzone.com | Pranjal Sharma

The rise of impact has had a direct effect on the software development industry since ChatGPT and Generative AI became mainstream in late 2022. The ability of GenAI tools to write workable code was touted as one of its significant advantages, and AI has continued to improve since then. The rise of agentic AI, which can autonomously write, debug, and deploy code to environments, is the next major shift in software development. It also needs a fresh relook from a security perspective.
Microsoft Fabric for Azure Cloud Beyond the Buzz)

3 weeks ago | dzone.com | Kai Wähner

If you ask your favorite large language model, Microsoft Fabric appears to be the ultimate solution for any data challenge you can imagine. That’s also the impression many people get from Microsoft’s sales teams. But is it really the silver bullet it’s made out to be? This article takes a closer look. The first part explores the glossy marketing and sales definition of the platform. The second part looks at Fabris's layers and deconstructs it from a more practical perspective.
Domain-Centric Agile Modeling for Legacy Insurance Systems

3 weeks ago | dzone.com | Rachit Gupta

Legacy insurance systems have accumulated decades of complexity in their codebases and business logic. This complexity is spread across batch jobs and shaped by regulation, rather than architecture. Directly applying modern Agile modeling to such a landscape often throws developers off track and into frustration. That is where Agile can work, but only when recentered around the realities of the domain.
How Developers Can Use NLP to Improve Sales Chatbots

1 month ago | dzone.com | Devin Partida

With natural language processing (NLP) capabilities, sales representatives can drive engagement, personalize interactions and boost sales conversions. How can developers incorporate these techniques into their sales chatbots? How Developers Can Use NLP to Improve Sales ChatbotsMany sales departments use artificial intelligence chatbots.
A Developer's Guide to AI-Assisted Code Understanding

1 month ago | dzone.com | Tom Smith

Legacy codebases present unique challenges for modern development teams. Whether you're dealing with a decade-old monolithic application or attempting to modernize an e-commerce platform, the complexity of understanding and updating legacy code can significantly impact development velocity. This article provides practical strategies and technical approaches for effectively navigating, understanding, and modernizing legacy systems.
After 9 Years, Microsoft Fulfills This Windows Feature Ask

1 month ago | dzone.com | Megan Crouse

Most of the source code for the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) has now been released on GitHub. Microsoft announced on May 19 that developers and hobbyists can now build WSL from source, explore the code, experiment with modifications, and contribute directly to its development. What is Windows Subsystem for Linux? Windows Subsystem for Linux is a feature that allows users to run a Linux environment inside a Windows machine without requiring a virtual machine or dual boot setup.