TIOBE Index for February 2026: Specialized Languages Gain Ground as Python’s Lead Eases

February 2026 TIOBE Index shows Python still far ahead, C strengthening in second, C# rising, and R holding the top 10 as rankings compress.
eWeek

OpenAI Debuts GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark, a Near-Instant AI for Real-Time Coding

Spark, a lightweight real-time coding model powered by Cerebras hardware and optimized for ultra-low latency performance.
GitHub

Avalonia Visual Basic 6

A recreation of the classic Visual Basic 6 IDE and language in C# using Avalonia. This is a fun, toy project with no commercial intent. All rights to the Visual Basic name, icons, and graphics belong ...
InfoWorld

Visual Studio adds GitHub Copilot unit testing for C#

GitHub Copilot testing for .NET in Visual Studio 2026 v18.3 can generate tests for the xUnit, NUnit, and MSTest test frameworks.

From Prototype To Platform: What Coding With AI Taught Me About The Future Of Work

After building an AI prototype in six hours, John Winsor turned it into a full platform in two weeks—showing how AI is ...
InfoWorld

First look: Run LLMs locally with LM Studio

This desktop app for hosting and running LLMs locally is rough in a few spots, but still useful right out of the box.
InfoQ

Are You Missing a Data Frame? The Power of Data Frames in Java

Vladimir Zakharov explains how DataFrames serve as a vital tool for data-oriented programming in the Java ecosystem. By ...