JetBrains’ latest State of Developer Ecosystem report highlights an interesting shift: TypeScript has overtaken Rust as the programming language developers believe holds the most promise.
The “Promise Index” isn’t about current popularity. It measures potential, growth trends, developer interest, and future adoption. TypeScript’s rise suggests confidence in its stability and reach across modern web and backend development, while Rust continues to excel in systems programming.
It raises a question for teams planning ahead: do you bet on the language that dominates today’s frameworks, or the one shaping tomorrow’s infrastructure?
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