I regularly hear people asking which programming language to learn, and then reeling off a list of very similar languages (“Should I learn Java, C#, C++, Python, or Ruby?”). In response I usually tell them that it doesn’t really matter, as long as they get started. There are fundamentals behind them.
The Next 7000 Programming Languages
Landin’s seminal paper “The next 700 programming languages” considered programming languages prior to 1966 and speculated on the next 700. Half-a-century on, we cast programming languages in a Darwinian ‘tree of life’ and explore languages, their features (genes) and language evolution from the viewpoint of ‘survival of the fittest’.
A break from programming languages
This is a blog post I have been considering writing for a long time.
Its Time for a New Programming Language
Today, when compared to any other point in programming history, we find ourselves spoiled for choice when it comes to programming…
Why developers at Amazon, Facebook, and Discord love the Rust programming language
Rust has been called the "most loved" programming language on Stack Overflow's annual survey. Here's why it's one of the fastest growing languages.
The State of the Octoverse: top programming languages of 2018
Take a closer look into why—and where—top programming languages are popular.
dev log #5 - language
Today we get to talk about a topic everybody loves to get excited about - programming languages! More specifically, we're going to talk about the needs when making games with luxe, the landscape of language choices, and the goals of the project being the most relevant decider. Note that the
Most used languages among software developers globally 2025| Statista
As of 2025, JavaScript and HTML/CSS are the most commonly used programming languages among software developers around the world, with more than 66 percent of respondents stating that they used JavaScript and just around 61.9 percent using HTML/CSS.
Why I'm enjoying learning Rust as a Java programmer
It's been a long time since I properly learned a new language—computer or human. Maybe 25 years.
Learn C • Build Your Own Lisp
If you're looking to learn C, or you've ever wondered how to build your own programming language, this is the book for you.
Python overtakes French as the most popular ‘language’ taught in primary schools
A year ago today the Computing curriculum was introduced by the government. Python now overtakes French as the most popular 'language' taught in primay schools.
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How To Think Like A Programmer
Rust Programming Language
A language empowering everyone to build reliable and efficient software.
Hedy - Textual programming made easy
Many schools and teachers around the world want to teach their students programming. Initially this is often done with playful tools, ranging from the Bee-Bot robot to Scratch Junior or Scratch. After using such tools, kids often want to move to more powerful, textual programming languages, like Python.
ZigCool
I can’t think of any other language in my 45 years long career that surprised more than Zig. I can easily say that Zig is not only a new programming language, but it’s a totally new way to write programs, in my opinion. To say it’s merely a language to replace C or C++, it’s a huge understatement.
The Rust Platform · Aaron Turon
A programming language is much more than its compiler and standard library. It’s a community. Tools. Documentation. An ecosystem. All of these elements affect how a language feels, its productivity, and its applicability.
The Rust Programming Language - The Rust Programming Language
by Steve Klabnik, Carol Nichols, and Chris Krycho, with contributions from the Rust Community