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Evolution of Programming Languages Simplified

The document outlines the evolution of programming languages from FORTRAN in the 1950s to modern languages like Java and C#. It highlights key features and uses of various languages such as LISP, COBOL, and C++, emphasizing their applications in fields like AI, business, and web development. Additionally, it mentions web scripting languages and hybrid languages that have emerged for specific purposes.

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Evolution of Programming Languages Simplified

The document outlines the evolution of programming languages from FORTRAN in the 1950s to modern languages like Java and C#. It highlights key features and uses of various languages such as LISP, COBOL, and C++, emphasizing their applications in fields like AI, business, and web development. Additionally, it mentions web scripting languages and hybrid languages that have emerged for specific purposes.

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Evolution of Programming Languages - Simplified Notes

FORTRAN (Formula Translation)

FORTRAN I (1954):

- Made for IBM machines.

- Supported loops, basic input/output, 6-letter names.

- No data types.

FORTRAN II (1958):

- Supported separate compilation.

FORTRAN IV, 77, 90 (1960-1990):

- Added data types, IF-ELSE, CASE, recursion, arrays.

LISP

- Used in AI, based on lambda calculus.

- Works with lists.

- Functional programming style.

COBOL

- Used in business & banking.

- First to support macros, long variable names.

- Structured into data divisions.

ALGOL 60

- Introduced block structure.

- Allowed recursion and parameter passing.

- Inspired modern languages like C.

BASIC

- Beginner friendly.

- Very simple, now evolved into Visual BASIC.


Evolution of Programming Languages - Simplified Notes

PL/I

- Developed by IBM.

- Supports dynamic types and storage.

- Memory assigned during execution.

PASCAL

- Made for teaching.

- Easy, small, structured.

- System-level language (1972).

- Powerful, low-level access.

- Still used in many areas.

PROLOG

- Based on logic, not procedures.

- Used in AI to infer answers.

- Slow but intelligent.

ADA

- Made for defense systems.

- Strong typing, concurrency, exception handling.

- Uses packages and generic units.

C++

- Created in 1980.

- Combines procedural (C) + OOP.

- Used for big apps, gaming.

JAVA
Evolution of Programming Languages - Simplified Notes

- Created in 1990 by Sun.

- Based on C++, but only OOP.

- No pointers, used for GUI, web, mobile.

Web Scripting Languages

- Examples: Perl, PHP, Python, JS, Ruby.

- Used for web development.

.NET (C#)

- Combines C++, Java, Delphi.

- Advanced types like delegates, enums.

- Rapidly evolving for Windows apps.

Hybrid Languages

- XSLT: Transforms XML documents.

- JSP: Java Server Pages for dynamic websites.

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