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What is a programming language and what can I do with it?
⏠Back to ArticlesA programming language is a special way to write instructions so computers can understand and perform tasks. With it, we can build websites, mobile apps, desktop software, games, automate work, and even control servers and machines.
There are many programming languages because each one was designed to solve different problems or to work better on specific platforms. For example, JavaScript is great for browsers, Python is popular for data science and automation, and C++ is powerful for system software and games.
Understanding English is crucial because most languages use English words and keywords like âifâ, âelseâ, âprintâ, âclassâ, or âfunctionâ. Documentation, libraries, and community discussions also rely heavily on English, making learning and troubleshooting much easier.
Programming languages can be grouped into two big families: script languages and non-script languages.
- Server script languages: PHP, ASP.NET (C#), Node.js (JavaScript), Python, Ruby. They run on different server structures such as Windows Server (IIS), Linux (Apache/Nginx), Unix variants, or IBM systems.
- Browser script languages: JavaScript works on almost all modern browsers. Historically, some browsers accepted special languages or plugins: JScript (Internet Explorer), VBScript (Internet Explorer), and Flash/ActionScript (plugin-based, now deprecated).
- Desktop development languages: Java, C#, C++, Python, Swift, Kotlin. These can target multiple platforms like Windows, Linux, Unix, macOS, Solaris, and also smartphone systems (e.g., Java/Kotlin for Android, Swift for iOS).
Non-script languages are usually compiled (translated into machine code before running), offering speed and control. Examples include C, C++, Rust, and Go. They are common in operating systems, device drivers, and performance-critical applications.
In short, programming languages let us âtalkâ to computers and create real solutions. Learning them gives you the power to build, solve problems, and innovate across many platforms.
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