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 purposes.

When you’re first getting started learning to code, one of the hardest choices can be picking which programming language to start with. This graphic can help you choose by comparing options based on ...

When the FORTRAN programming language debuted in 1957, it transformed how scientists and engineers programmed computers.

A new programming language from Nvidia may really set the fur flying in computer games. Signaling the possibility of a major shift in how developers control a game's look, the graphics chip leader is ...

This video is part of Electronic Design's 70th Anniversary series. This is a bit like Mel Brooks History of the World, Part I for programmers. I've been writing a number of articles and recording ...

Python is an interpreted, object-oriented and high-level programming language created by Guido van Rossum. The language’s design philosophy emphasizes code readability and simplicity, making it a ...

Frank is a social media journalist for the CDW family of technology magazine websites. Computer science is booming, with the industry is on track to create 1.4 million jobs by 2020, according to the ...