Understanding Programmatic Decision Making

Lesson Details:

I: Introduction

The history of programming dates back to the mid-1940s when computers were used for military purposes. It was during this time that the first computer programming language (known as Assembler) was created. Since then, programming languages have evolved and become more advanced.

Today we have thousands of programming languages to choose from and there is a new one being created almost every year. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular programming languages and what makes them so special:

C: The C Programming Language has been in development since the early 1970s when Dennis Ritchie created it. It is a general-purpose programming language that can be used to create applications or even entire operating systems. C also has a lot of tools and libraries that support the development of software.

Java: Java is one of the most common programming languages which is used by developers all over the world. It was developed by Sun Microsystems in 1990 and was later purchased by Oracle Corporation in 2010. Java is a high-level language that can be compiled into bytecode which can be run on a variety of platforms.

Python: Python is a general purpose programming language that can be used to create websites, applets, desktop programs, and even games. It was released in 1991 and is one of the most popular languages that is used today. In recent years, it has been used for purposes such as developing games, data analysis, machine learning, and much more.

C#: C# is a multi-paradigm programming language created by Microsoft in 2000. It is a part of Microsoft’s .NET platform and is a good choice for web applications. It is also used for creating Windows programs, services, and even web pages.

Ruby: Ruby is a dynamic, reflective, object oriented programming language that is closely related to Perl and Smalltalk. It was created by Yukihiro “Matz” Matsumoto in 1993 who wanted to create a language that could be used to write object oriented programs easily.

[removed] JavaScript is a scripting language that was created in 1995 by Brendan Eich who was working for Netscape Communications at the time. It has gained huge popularity in recent years thanks to its versatile use in creating webpages with dynamic functionality.

Conclusion: Programming languages are extremely important to our everyday lives. They are used everywhere including schools, businesses, homes, and even our phones! If you are interested in learning about these languages further, consider taking an online course or attending a technology school or community college.