Developers often dispute the merits of SQL as a legitimate programming language, but this misses the point. SQL is a powerful 4GL for accessing data.

Without relational databases, SQL could occupy a role similar to COBOL or FORTRAN—programming languages that are still relied on every day in legacy systems but are not at the heart of pushing ...

We aggregated data from nine rankings to produce the ZDNET Index of Programming Language Popularity. Here's which languages came out on top and what to make of this information.

There are hundreds of notable programming languages out there, but how do you know which ones will help you earn a comfortable living as a coder? Here's a hint: master SQL. Structured Query ...

SQL has dominated data querying for decades. Newer query languages offer more elegance, simplicity, and flexibility for modern use cases.

According to Coding Dojo's annual Top Programming Languages report, PHP hit an all-time low. Python continues to dominate the top position.