Programming Languages
The 5 Programming Languages That Built the Internet
Without these programming languages, the internet wouldn't exist. These languages - some dating back to the 1950s - are the foundation for...
Perl 101
If you think Perl is a relic from the '90s, think again. This language is still going strong. Learn the basics here.
The History of the C Programming Language
C is one of the most enduring programming languages in history. Learn about its origins, uses and why it's still in use after nearly 50...
The Programming Languages That Built Email
Email has changed a lot over the years, and so have the programming languages behind it. Here we take a look at which languages are used...
The Programming Languages Behind Online File Sharing
Online file sharing has revolutionized the way we share files with one another and collaborate on projects. Here we take a look at some of...
PHP 101
This scripting language is simple, inexpensive and highly effective, which explains why it's so popular. Find out more about it here.
Computer Programming: From Machine Language to Artificial Intelligence
As computing power has increased, programming languages have evolved to take advantage of enhanced computing resources. Learn more about...
The Top 10 Coding Languages for IoT Projects
The internet of things is a quickly growing trend, but what does it take to program for it? Here we take a look at the top coding languages...
Unicode 101
If you want your applications to be truly global, they have to be able to handle languages other than U.S. English. Unicode provides a...
Why Is Java Preferred to Other Languages as a Building Block?
Despite a few flaws, no other language matches up to Java in terms of flexibility and seamless integration with other frameworks and...
Scripting Languages 101
Whether you're tired of mousing around on your computer doing the same thing over and over, or want to build applications for the web,...
The Debate Between R and Python
R and Python are both commonly used in data science, but is one superior to the other? Here we examine the two and their traits.
From Ada Lovelace to Deep Learning
Computer programming can be traced all the way back to 1843 - before computers even existed! Throughout the ages, computer programming has...
New Visual Basic: New Name, New Features
Microsoft is releasing its newest version of Visual Basic with the Visual Studio 2015 package. Visual Basic 14 includes new features to...
Unix/Linux Shells 101
Shells are powerful and highly versatile tools for Unix and Linux. There are numerous shells with different abilities out there, and they...
Why, As a Woman, I Almost Wrote Off a Tech Career
There’s a predisposition for self-blame that women have, that can make it tough to claim power over a thing as fickle and finicky as...
Computer Programming for the People?
This movement has its critics, but it's looking to empower a new generation of computer users. Hear more from both sides of the debate.
INFOGRAPHIC: The History of Programming Languages
Programming languages are what make writing programs for specific computations possible. But have you ever stopped to think about how these...
The Pioneers of Computer Programming
Learn about some of the people who helped pioneer the field of computer programming.
