The 9 most popular computer languages, according to the Facebook for programmers

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The C programming language provides the basis for the software that runs on lots of fighter jets.

GitHub is the web's number-one place for developers all over the world to swap and share code.

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It's even been called the "Facebook for programmers," with lots of Silicon Valley firms requiring job applicants to include their GitHub profile right alongside their resume.

Which means that GitHub is a great place to gauge which of the world's many thousands of programming languages are the most popular - especially since a popular programming language is always a good job skill for anybody to have in this age of technological transformation.

Without further ado, here are the top programming languages on GitHub.

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