For the first time in the history of TIOBE's index, Java has slipped out of the top two, leaving Python to occupy the spot behind reigning champion, C.

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Java proponents see the language gaining traction in AI and machine learning as AI becomes incorporated into business logic.

Infosys had previously announced plans to hire 20,000 freshers in the next fiscal year, but it has not provided a detailed breakdown between freshers and lateral hires.

Java has a lot going for it, but it's not the top language for data science. Java professionals may want to familiarize themselves with Python or R for data science workflows.