The tech world is growing rapidly, demanding more skilled programmers. Yet, coding is still an intimidating mountain to climb for many, with its complex jargon and seemingly impenetrable logic.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rachel Wells is a writer who covers leadership, AI, and upskilling. Learning to code is not exclusively just for software ...

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Python''s popularity is surging. In 2025, it achieved a record 26.14% TIOBE index rating, the highest any language has ever ...