A
programming language is a computer language programmers use to
develop applications, scripts, or other set of instructions for a
computer to execute. Below is a listing of several different programming languages
and scripting languages currently listed in our database.
Users who are new to computer programming may find the above list
confusing and may not be sure where to start. Where to start really depends
on the type of computer programming you wish to do. Below is a
listing of some of the different fields of programming as well as
what language you should consider for each of these fields.
Note: There are several programming languages listed above
that may not be listed in a category below that they are capable of
doing. Instead of listing every language under every category below, we
have just listed some of the more popular choices for each category.
Application / Program development
Artificial Intelligence development
Database development
Game development
Computer drivers or other
hardware interface development
Internet and web page development
Script development
Applications / Program
development
Application and program development involves programs you work
on a daily bases. For example, the Internet browser you are using
to view this web page is considered a program. If you are interested
in writing your own programs you should consider the below
languages.
Artificial Intelligence
development
Artificial Intelligence or related fields could involve
anything from creating the character interactions in computer
games, portions of programs that make the decisions in programs,
chatbots,
or any other related programs. If you're interested in writing your own AI
you should consider the below languages.
Database
development
Database developers create and maintain
databases.
If you're interested in creating your own database or maintaining
other databases you should consider any of the below languages.
Game development
Game development involves the development of computer games or
other entertainment software. If you're interested in writing your
own games you should consider the below languages.
Computer drivers or
other hardware interface development
Computer drivers and programming hardware interface support is
a necessity for computers to operate with the hardware; without
it your computer wouldn't work. If you're interested in writing
your own drivers or software interfaces for hardware devices you
should consider the below languages.
Internet and web page
development
The Internet and web page development is the essence of the
Internet, without developers we would have no Internet. If you're
interested in creating your own web pages, developing Internet
applications, or Internet related tasks, you should consider the
below languages.
Script development Although not likely to be a career, knowing how to create and
develop scripts to increase your productivity and/or your company's
can save you countless hours. If you're interested in developing
your own scripts you should consider the below languages.
- Additional information about different types of computer jobs,
including computer programmers, can be found on document
CH000764.
Also see: Hello World,
Programming, Programming
definitions
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