Programming Language
Still Pretending You Know The Differences Between JavaScript and Typescript?
In the beginning, there was JavaScript. The popular scripting language we all know and love. Ever since its creation, it’s been the dominating language for web development. Then two decades later, Microsoft introduced TypeScript, a superset of JavaScript, designed for the development of large web applications. If you know anything about Typescript and JavaScript, you’ll know …
Create An App With This Arnold Schwarzenegger-Themed Programming Language
Build your Java muscle while having some fun with ArnoldC, an open source programming language. Have you ever wished programming were more like an action movie? If you answered yes, then I have the language for you. While wandering the internet to find the most obscure and fun open source languages, I came across ArnoldC. …
Why is the Swift Language Gaining Popularity? Is it Tailored Swift?
What is the Swift Language? Swift is a powerful and intuitive programming language developed by Apple Inc for iOS iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and Linux application development. Swift combines decades of experience in building Apple platforms with the latest research in programming languages. Swift APIs are even easier to read and maintain because named parameters …
Learn Rust In 2022
If you’re going to explore Rust this year, download our free Rust cheat sheet, so you have a quick reference for the basics. Rust is a relatively new programming language, and it’s already a popular one winning over programmers from all industries. Still, it’s also a language that builds on everything that’s come before. Rust wasn’t made …
Top Programming Languages: Most Popular And Fastest Growing Choices For Developers
SlashData’s latest Developer Nation report looks at the popularity of programming languages and trends from the global developer community. JavaScript is now used by more than 16.4 million developers globally, says a survey of more than 19,000 coders – making it the world’s most popular programming language “by a wide margin”. SlashData’s 21st State of the …
Visual Studio Code for Python and Data Science? Top 3 Plugins You Must Have
Is it the best code editor for Python and Data Science? Are you struggling to find an optimal code editor for Python programming and data science? You’re not alone. There’s a ton of options to choose from — both free and paid — and today I’ll show you my favorite free one. It’s Visual Studio …
What Was Your First Programming Language?
These 24 open source technologists share their programming origin stories. We asked our contributors What was your first programming language? but the question goes much deeper than that. There are stories to tell about who suggested it or what prompted you to learn it. If you were paid to do so, and what happened next. Then there’s a lot …
Word Nerds May Be Faster At Learning To Code Than Math Whizzes
A natural aptitude for learning languages is a stronger predictor of learning to program than basic math knowledge, or numeracy, according to new research. That’s because writing code also involves learning a second language, an ability to learn that language’s vocabulary and grammar, and how they work together to communicate ideas and intentions. Other cognitive …
The Right And Wrong Way To Set Python 3 As Default On A Mac
There are several ways to get started with Python 3 on macOS, but one way is better than the others. I’ve been dipping my toe back into Python development as I get ready to head to PyCon US. (If you’re headed there as well and want to share your Python story, let me know!) When I installed …
Top 5 Programming Languages Web Developers Should Learn
The following languages will help current and new web developers navigate the programming landscape to code web-based services and apps that are stable and secure. In the last decade more and more applications have found their way to the cloud via web-based applications that work uniformly on almost any device running just about any operating …