Programming is a process of creating and maintaining code that produces a desired output. For example, code can be written for an application that executes in a web browser, in a computer operating system, or in a mobile device. The code may be stored in the form of a computer program that resides in a computing device. However, it is possible that the code may be stored in any one of a number of different non-computer formats.
In the field of information technology, “code” is a string of binary data that specifies a series of instructions to perform a particular function. A program that is generally referred to as a compiler takes one or more source code files and converts the source code to a binary form called object code.
In my life as a programmer I have spent years learning, using and working on multiple different programming languages. I have mostly been using the more mainstream languages, such as JavaScript and Java, but for a while now I have been looking at alternative programming languages with the express purpose of creating a language which … Read more
Haskell is known as a hard programming language. For many people, the difficulty comes not from the language syntax and type system, but from the language culture and the Haskell libraries. The question is: “Is Haskell actually really hard to learn and then use?”. One could write an entire book about all the difficulties one … Read more
The world is full of opinions. It can be very difficult to know what to believe. In a field as large as JavaScript, it’s inevitable that a variety of points of view are going to arise. To help you make an informed decision about learning JavaScript, I wrote this article. What is TypeScript? TypeScript is … Read more
You have probably heard of React. It is currently one of the most common front end development tools. And people are also considering React as a way to build enterprise applications. It’s definitely an interesting technology. However, what is it? And how does it work? What advantages does it bring to the table? Is React … Read more
If you have ever heard of the programming language Ruby then you probably know that it is one of the most powerful programming languages on the web. Ruby has long been a favorite among web developers and designers. It is fun to use, easy to master, and it gets the job done. It is definitely … Read more
Are you considering adding JavaScript to your programming toolkit? If so, you’re likely wondering if JavaScript is worth learning. Is it easy to learn? I will explain, does JavaScript provide more than just a functional language, is it expressive, powerful, or flexible enough? How easy is JavaScript to learn? What is JavaScript? The JavaScript language … Read more
Java has been around for more than 25 years now. Although it is still widely used, a growing number of Java developers are already questioning whether or not Java is still popular. For those who are unfamiliar with Java, it is a computer programming language that runs programs on various devices and platforms, which is … Read more
While most websites still use PHP on their backend, Node.js is quickly becoming the “hot new backend technology”. It’s also becoming the most popular backend language for rapid prototyping with, for example, the Express framework. Both PHP and Node.js are open-source, but which one should you use? If you’ve been debating whether to use PHP … Read more
The Kotlin popularity as a Java alternative is growing. Do you want to see what this popular language offers to programmers? Or is Java already a good option for you? The Java vs Kotlin comparison below highlights the differences between the two languages. The Kotlin Programming Language is a general-purpose programming language which means that … Read more
How many times have you heard this question from a young programmer? The answer is, it depends on what you really want to do with your career. The reason why many of us choose to choose one language over the other is mostly due to the fact that they are both very versatile. The one … Read more