Fortran, 1950

Fortran (short for Formula Translation) is a high-level programming language designed for numerical and scientific computing. Developed in the 1950s, it has evolved over the years and remains widely used in fields such as engineering, physics, and weather modeling.

  • paradigm: Procedural, Imperative
  • Use Cases: Numerical and scientific computing, simulations
  • compilation: Compiled language
  • Typing System: Static typing
  • Error Handling: Compile-Time and Runtime errors
  • Maintenance: Legacy language, still supported (Fortran 2018)

C, 1972

C is a powerful procedural programming language widely used for system programming, embedded systems, and game development. It is statically typed, compiled, and known for its efficiency and broad support, remaining a foundational language in the software development landscape.

  • paradigm: Procedural, Imperative
  • Use Cases: System programming, embedded systems, game development
  • compilation: Compiled language
  • Typing System: Static typing
  • Error Handling: Compile-Time and Runtime errors
  • Maintenance: Widely used, still supported

Python, 1991

Python is a versatile, high-level programming language known for its simplicity and readability. Widely used in various domains, it supports multiple programming paradigms and is particularly favored for web development, data science, and artificial intelligence applications.

  • paradigm: Multiparadigm (Procedural, Object-Oriented, Functional)
  • Use Cases: Web development, data science, artificial intelligence
  • compilation: Interpreted language
  • Typing System: Dynamic typing
  • Error Handling: Runtime errors
  • Maintenance: Active development, widely supported

Java, 1995

Java is a versatile, object-oriented programming language known for its portability and platform independence. It is commonly used for developing enterprise-level applications, mobile apps (especially for Android), and web applications, leveraging its strong typing system and robust error handling mechanisms.

  • paradigm: Object-Oriented, Concurrent, Class-Based
  • Use Cases: Enterprise applications, mobile apps (Android), web development
  • compilation: Compiled to bytecode, runs on Java Virtual Machine (JVM)
  • Typing System: Static typing
  • Error Handling: Compile-Time and Runtime errors
  • Maintenance: Widely used, actively developed, strong community support