How do programming languages get created, and what goes into design decisions? This question was originally answered on Quora by Keno Fischer.

The TIOBE Index is an indicator of which programming languages are most popular within a given month. According to the TIOBE ...

According to TIOBE, last C went from its all-time lowest rating to Programming Language Of The Year in five months. I can buy that C has had a resurgence in embedded systems.

Microsoft wants to help developers create better and more reliable C programs. The company is currently conducting research into how it can extend the C programming language and help developers ...