These Are the Most Important Programming Languages in 2025
IEEE ranking of the most in-demand programming languages in 2025. JavaScript has dropped from rank 3 to 6, and TypeScript, also widely used for web applications, has fallen from rank 5 to 7. According to experts, this is due to the increased use of generative AI, which is frequently employed in "vibe coding" for web applications. Notable: classic C has seen a relative increase in usage (from rank 9 to rank 8), while the trending language Rust has slightly declined again (from rank 11 to rank 14). (Image: IEEE Spectrum) 2/6 Back to the Article