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History of Programming Language

The document outlines the history of programming languages, starting from machine code in the 1940s to modern languages like Python and Go. It highlights key developments in programming, including the introduction of high-level languages, object-oriented programming, and current trends such as functional programming and domain-specific languages. The conclusion emphasizes the continuous evolution of programming languages to address the changing needs of technology and computing.

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History of Programming Language

The document outlines the history of programming languages, starting from machine code in the 1940s to modern languages like Python and Go. It highlights key developments in programming, including the introduction of high-level languages, object-oriented programming, and current trends such as functional programming and domain-specific languages. The conclusion emphasizes the continuous evolution of programming languages to address the changing needs of technology and computing.

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Integrative Programming Technology I

HISTORY
OF
PROGRAM
MING
From Machine Code to Modern
Languages
Presented
Presented by:
by: Mr.
Mr. Rovin
Rovin

LANGUAGE
Garcia
Garcia
Integrative Programming Technology I

The history of
programming languages is
a fascinating journey that
reflects the evolution of
computing technology and
the needs of
programmers.
Integrative Programming Technology I

1. EARLY
BEGINNINGS
(1940S-1950S)
• Machine Code: The earliest form of
programming, consisting of binary
instructions directly executed by a
computer's CPU. Programming in machine
code was tedious and error-prone.
• Assembly Language: Introduced in the
early 1950s, assembly language uses
symbolic representations of machine code,
making it easier for programmers to write
and understand code. Each assembly
language is specific to a particular computer
architecture.
Integrative Programming Technology I

2. THE FIRST HIGH-


LEVEL LANGUAGES
(1950S)
• FORTRAN (1957): Developed by IBM for scientific and
engineering calculations, FORTRAN (Formula
Translation) was one of the first high-level programming
languages. It allowed for more abstract programming
compared to assembly language.
• LISP (1958): Created by John McCarthy for artificial
intelligence research, LISP (LISt Processing)
introduced concepts such as recursion and symbolic
computation. It remains influential in AI and
functional programming.
• COBOL (1959): Designed for business data processing,
COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language)
emphasized readability and was widely adopted in
business applications.
Integrative Programming Technology I

3. THE 1960S AND


1970S: GROWTH
AND
DIVERSIFICATION
• ALGOL (1960): Known as the "algorithmic
language," ALGOL introduced structured
programming concepts and influenced many future
languages, including C and Pascal.
• PL/I (1964): Aimed to combine the best features of
FORTRAN and COBOL, PL/I (Programming Language
One) was used in business, scientific, and system
programming.
• BASIC (1964): Developed for beginners and
education, BASIC (Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic
Instruction Code) became popular in the 1970s with
the rise of personal computers.
Integrative Programming Technology I

4. THE RISE OF OBJECT-


ORIENTED PROGRAMMING
(1980S)
• C++ (1985): An extension of the C programming
language, C++ introduced object-oriented
programming (OOP) concepts, allowing for better
data abstraction and code reuse.
• Smalltalk (1980): One of the first languages to
fully embrace OOP, Smalltalk influenced many
modern programming languages and introduced
concepts like classes and objects.
Integrative Programming Technology I

5. THE 1990S: THE


INTERNET ERA
• Java (1995): Developed by Sun Microsystems, Java
was designed to be platform-independent with the
"write once, run anywhere" philosophy. It became a
dominant language for web applications and
enterprise software.
• JavaScript (1995): Created for client-side web
development, JavaScript enabled interactive web
pages and became essential for modern web
development.
• Python (1991): Emphasizing code readability and
simplicity, Python gained popularity in various
domains, including web development, data science,
and automation.
Integrative Programming Technology I

6. THE 2000S AND


BEYOND: MODERN
LANGUAGES
• C# (2000): Developed by Microsoft as part of
the .NET framework, C# combined features
from C++ and Java and became popular for
Windows application development.
• Ruby (2000): Known for its elegant syntax
and focus on developer happiness, Ruby
gained popularity with the Ruby on Rails web
framework, which simplified web application
development.
• Go (2009): Developed by Google, Go (or
Golang) was designed for system programming
and cloud applications, known for its simplicity,
efficiency, and strong support for concurrency.
Integrative Programming Technology I

7. CURRENT
TRENDS IN
PROGRAMMING
LANGUAGES
• Functional Programming: Languages like Haskell
and Scala emphasize immutability and first-class
functions, promoting a different approach to problem-
solving.
• Domain-Specific Languages (DSLs): Tailored for
specific application domains (e.g., SQL for databases,
HTML for web), DSLs simplify programming tasks in
their respective areas.
• Multi-Paradigm Languages: Languages like Python
and JavaScript support multiple programming
paradigms (object-oriented, functional, procedural),
allowing developers to choose the best approach for
their projects.
Integrative Programming Technology I

CONCLUSION
The history of programming languages is a
testament to the ongoing evolution of technology
and the need for more efficient, readable, and
powerful ways to communicate with computers.
As technology continues to advance, programming
languages will likely evolve to meet new
challenges and opportunities in computing.

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