Computers need programming languages to function. That’s just a simple fact of life. However, these languages didn’t just spring up out of nowhere. They were developed by people for explicit ...

During the past few decades, programming languages have come a long way. In comparison to the dawn of UNIX and C, when compiled languages were just getting their start, today's world is full of ...

The history of basic computer programming languages dates back far. Learn more about the BASIC & C coding languages that got everything started.

As a result, Google, Yahoo and Spotify are reaping the benefits. The infographic below outlines the history of programming languages in greater detail. This infographic originally appeared on Veracode ...

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This is why I’ve long argued that BASIC is the most consequential language in the history of computing. It’s a language for noobs, sure, but back then most everyone was a noob.

Did you know that, between 1976 and 1978, Microsoft developed its own version of the BASIC programming language? It was ...