Why are there so many programming languages? And why are there still being so many made? I would think you would try to perfect what you have instead of making new ones all the time. I understand you need new languages sometimes like quantumcomputing or some newer tech like that. But for pc you would think there would be some kind of universal language. I’m learning java btw. I like programming languages. But was just wondering.

  • @[email protected]
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    41 year ago

    For which language do you have to pay the language inventor to use it?

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      1 year ago

      Coldfusion (Adobe) comes to mind. There is an open source CFML clone or two, but the real deal is a bit pricey. It’s mostly used by government, higher ed., and healthcare. It’s not terrible, but it was cooler when it was younger IMO.

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      1 year ago

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      11 year ago

      If you invent a language and it takes off, you’re literally the expert on it and will reap the financial windfall of that.