The era where AI rewrites old bank programs: What is COBOL, and why can't banks give it up?

Even when seeing news that "AI can now rewrite COBOL," many people don't even know what COBOL is in the first place.It also ...

Can AI Migrate That Old Program?

"It seems like COBOL can now be migrated using AI." When I heard that, the first thing that came to mind was bank ATMs. The ...
InfoQ

Java 27 Delivers Post-Quantum Cryptography, Future Language Innovation, Helidon 27, JavaFX 27

Oracle has released version 27 of the Java programming language and virtual machine. As the second non-LTS release since JDK 25, the final feature set includes nine JEPs, five of which are still ...
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Which Programming Languages Should You Learn in 2026? Best Coding Languages for Beginners

Programming languages shape how software, apps, and websites are built, making them one of the most important skills in the modern digital world. With industries shifting toward automation, AI tools, ...
InfoQ

Java 26 Delivers Language Innovation, Library Improvements, Performance and Security

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Lily Mara explains how to avoid high-risk ...
Wired

COBOL Is the Asbestos of Programming Languages

Early in the Covid-19 pandemic, the governor of New Jersey made an unusual admission: He’d run out of COBOL developers. The state’s unemployment insurance systems were written in the 60-year-old ...
techtimes

6 Popular Programming Languages in 2026: Uses, Strengths, and Career Opportunities

Programming is the backbone of modern technology, and understanding a programming languages list is essential for developers, students, and tech enthusiasts. In 2026, Python leads AI and data science ...
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Java Holds No 3 in Tiobe Index as C# Wins 2025 Programming Language of the Year

Java ranked third in the Tiobe Index for January 2026 at 8.71%, holding steady behind Python and C and just ahead of C++. Tiobe named C# its Programming Language of the Year for 2025 after the largest ...
BetaNews

Java at 30: What's next for the world's most enduring programming language? [Q&A]

As Java marks its 30th anniversary on May 23rd, it's a powerful reminder that few technologies have had the longevity -- or the impact -- of a language first launched in 1995. Today, Java continues to ...
I Programmer

C# Could Overtake Java in TIOBE Index

C# 14, the latest Long Term Support release of the .NET language was released this week as part of .NET 10. Currently in fifth position in the TIOBE Index rankings it looks set to overtake Java and it ...
PC World

Microsoft’s first-ever programming language was just open-sourced

Did you know that, between 1976 and 1978, Microsoft developed its own version of the BASIC programming language? It was initially called Altair BASIC before becoming Microsoft BASIC, and it was ...
IEEE

Esoteric Languages Challenge Coders to Think Way Outside the Box

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