<2> Is AI Impacting Which Programming Language Projects Use?
<3> The Rise of AI in Programming Languages
GitHub’s senior developer advocate recently pointed out that in August 2025, TypeScript surpassed both Python and JavaScript to become the most-used language on GitHub for the first time ever. This milestone is seen as proof that AI is not just speeding up coding, but also reshaping which languages, frameworks, and tools developers choose in the first place.
<4> The Impact of AI on Language Adoption
Eighty percent of new developers on GitHub use Copilot within their first week. This early exposure resets the baseline for what “easy” means. When AI handles boilerplate and error-prone syntax, the penalty for choosing powerful but complex languages disappears. Developers stop avoiding tools with high overhead and start picking based on utility instead.
<5> Language Adoption Data
The language adoption data shows a significant shift in behavior:
– TypeScript grew 66% year-over-year
– JavaScript grew 24%
– Shell scripting usage in AI-generated projects jumped 206%
<6> The Rise of Shell Scripting
The 206% growth in shell scripting usage is particularly noteworthy. It shows that AI has absorbed the friction that made shell scripting painful, allowing developers to use the