- Python remains popular for data exploration, processing and technique
- Younger developers still use coding language
- Only 15% use the latest release of python, research results
A comprehensive study of about 30,000 developers has revealed that Python is still a preferred language for many programmers, with about three out of four (72%) using it to work, and 86% prefer it over any other language.
Python Developer Survey (perhaps surprisingly) revealed an important bit information that binds with Python’s ease of use – half of its users have less than two years of experience, suggesting the user base spans younger developers.
Still, it remains unmatched across many categories, with several programmers using Python for web development (46%) compared to previous studies (42%).
Python is a favorite programming program at all times
Python is also a popular choice when it comes to data exploration and processing (51%), artificial intelligence and machine learning (41%) and data technique (31%).
However, there is still a broad reluctance to upgrade to the latest release by only 15% of 3.13.
More than one combined half still spends 3.12 (35%) and 3.11 (21%), where few see the need to upgrade at all – 53% say their current version meets their needs and 25% notes a lack of time to upgrade.
Another 27% noticed compatibility problems associated with choosing newer releases, despite the promised performance improvements, such as 10-15% less memory use and 11% faster performance when upgrading from 3.11 to 3.13.
Still, the language remains crucial to an important part of society -around one in three developers continues to open source software, including documentation and tutorials, which are among the most popular learning mechanisms for new developers (followed by videos hosting platforms such as YouTube and AI tools such as Chatgpt).
Given that Python is not going anywhere, the need to upgrade is clear. With only 15%operating on the latest release, huge free benefits are on the cards.
“By taking this action, you will be able to take advantage of the full potential of modern Python, from the performance benefits to the language functions,” explained Talk Python founder Michael Kennedy in a blog post.
