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C #

Although it “looks like C”, C # is slightly different from C and C++. Microsoft first released it in 2000 as part of the .NET platform, and while it now supports multiple platforms, it is still primarily used for Windows development. Microsoft describes it as a “modern, object-oriented and component-oriented programming language”.

Java

First released by Sun Microsystems in 1995, the company later released it under an open source license. It is now owned by Oracle. One of the strengths of Java is that it can be run anywhere, making it easy to create cross-platform applications. It is also the main application development language for Android, which contributes … Continue reading »Java

JavaScript

For interface web developers, JavaScript skills are a must. First released in December 1995, the language recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. The JavaScript.com website notes that it is “an excellent language for beginners to write code,” and is often taught to high school and university students in introductory programming courses or introductory web development courses. … Continue reading »JavaScript

Python

Python turned 30 years old this year. Released in 1991, it has not lost its popularity. The language is relatively easy to read and is often taught in introductory computer science courses. As a general-purpose language, it can be used for many different tasks, which contributes to its popularity. In fact, many Python users who … Continue reading »Python