The C language has been a programming staple for decades. Here’s how it stacks up against C++, Java, C#, Go, Rust, Python, and the newest kid on the block—Carbon.

Fortunately, Stack Overflow — the go-to question-and-answer site for programmers all over the world — tracks the most popular languages in its annual developer survey.

Java or C++, Full stack or Front end: The programming languages and developer jobs that pay you the most But it's not just about the money, as developers look for more flexible working options too.