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.
Nature

Grant proposals drafted with AI help more likely to win NIH funding

But funding proposals to US agencies also tend to be more similar to previously funded projects if they are written or edited ...
InfoQ

Are You Missing a Data Frame? The Power of Data Frames in Java

Vladimir Zakharov explains how DataFrames serve as a vital tool for data-oriented programming in the Java ecosystem. By ...
IEEE

PyGress: Tool for Analyzing the Progression of Code Proficiency in Python OSS Projects

Abstract: Assessing developer proficiency in open-source software (OSS) projects is essential for understanding project dynamics, especially for expertise. This paper presents "PyGress", a web-based ...
IEEE

PyTrim: A Practical Tool for Reducing Python Dependency Bloat

Abstract: Dependency bloat is a persistent challenge in Python projects, which increases maintenance costs and security risks. While numerous tools exist for detecting unused dependencies in Python, ...