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# [Why is JavaScript still Dominating Python?](https://iamoracle.dev/why-is-javascript-still-dominating-python?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Python was developed in 1991 and JavaScript in 1995 \[1\] \[2\] . Over the years, both programming languages have ruled the programming community, and as of today, JavaScript is ranked #1 on Github, and Python is just behind it \[3\]. The popularity of ...

Jan 23, 2021 · 4 min read · iamoracle.dev  
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[Bello](https://hashnode.com/@techstack)

[Jan 23, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-is-javascript-still-dominating-python/600c4d953fdbb7412625e882/comment/600c66b53b349540feb9de96)

JavaScript might be dominating Python in web development, but not in other aspects of technology like **AI**, **Machine Learning**, **Data Science**, etc. Python is the most wanted language in building other tech-wise applications. Check out this [chart](https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?geo=US&q=%2Fm%2F05z1_,%2Fm%2F02p97) on Google trends.

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[Jan 23, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-is-javascript-still-dominating-python/600c4d953fdbb7412625e882/comment/600c66b53b349540feb9de96#reply-600c6aa73fdbb7412625ebdf)

Yea, it is true but notwithstanding JS is still #1.