Programming languages: Python just took a big jump forward Python overtakes Java and C for the first time in 20 years of a key language popularity index.

Arduino microcontrollers have added Python to the range of compatible programming languages. Others can be used, and not just Arduino's own IDE app.

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

Java in June 2001 and October 2001 had a higher share. June 2001 was the first month TIOBE Software published the index. The programming community was much smaller, nearly incomparable to today.