Programming Languages#
A programming language is a formal, human-readable language that is used to write instructions that can be executed by a computer or other machine. A programming language consists of a set of rules, syntax, and conventions that define how the instructions, or programs, should be written and structured. Programming languages are designed to be expressive, allowing developers to write programs that can perform a wide variety of tasks and operations. Some examples of popular programming languages include Python, Java, C++, and JavaScript. Programming languages are used to develop a wide range of software applications, from simple scripts and utilities to complex, distributed systems.
Timeline of Programming Languages#
Java, JavaScript, PHP, Ruby
Elixir, Elm, Julia, TypeScript
This is by no means an exhaustive list, as there are many other programming languages that were developed before and after the ones listed in the table. The start dates for programming languages can vary depending on how they are defined and when they were first released or made publicly available.
Markdown/GitHub/Python Supported Languages#
Markdown Supported Languages | github.com/jincheng9
linguist/languages | github.com/github-linguist
Jupyter kernels | github.com/jupyter