JavaScript remains the most used programming language among developers, but Python is the most studied – and Go the one that most coders want to switch to.

Resig admits JavaScript, as a language, has its warts and issues, but so do all languages. And since young programmers to be must start somewhere, Khan Academy decided JavaScript is where to start.

Python remains a firm favourite programming language among developers, but when it comes to the popularity -- or otherwise -- of Java and JavaScript, the answer depends on which coders you ask.

GitHub released its annual State of the Octoverse, revealing JavaScript as the top programming language since 2014.

U.K.-based technology analyst firm RedMonk just released the latest version of its biannual rankings of programming languages, and once again JavaScript tops the list, followed by Java and PHP.

GitHub's annual Octoverse report reveals the top 10 most popular programming languages in the world.