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by oalae5niMiel7qu 18 days ago
When Python got its popularity, programming was an in-demand skill, so the thing that determined adoption was being easy for beginners to learn. Python was extremely beginner-friendly, so it became popular.

Now, the thing that determines popularity is popularity. So Python still wins, even though its beginner friendliness isn't so important anymore.