Languages
Programming Language
Programming language is a set of sentences used to give instructions to a computer. Although different from the natural languages we use in our daily lives such as English, programming languages are designed to be easily understood by both humans and computers. Computers cannot understand our words and commands as they are. This is where programming languages come into play. As the IT industry continues to develop, programming is a genre that will continue to grow in demand. As the IT industry develops, programming is a genre that will continue to grow in demand. It is important to choose the right language, as its suitability varies depending on the application.
What does Programming Language do ?
Programming language is a language used to operate a computer. A programming language describes how to react to given data and how to command the computer. Various instructions such as loops and conditional branches can be used to define repetitive and complex processes.
It can be used to create applications that run on a computer or to develop web applications and web services that run on the web.
There is more than one programming language in the world. It is said that there are hundreds of them. And each language has different characteristics. One of the major differences between programming languages is that they all have different “areas of expertise”.
Languages that are suitable for website development
Ruby is suitable for creating web sites and other applications that run on the web. The program itself is easy to read and understand, even for beginners. In addition, the Ruby on Rails framework provides the necessary functions for web development, making it even easier to program. The development environment is also easy to install, so there is little need for difficult tuning. Also, once you have written the program, you can check the results immediately.
PHP is a programming language specialized for web development that is used in most of the websites and blogs published on the Internet, and can be used to create reservation forms, contact forms, search functions, etc. for web services.
It is also the language that makes up WordPress, a popular CMS used for website development, and has a long history as a language used for web development. Since it is widely used for web application development around the world, there is a wealth of information available.
JavaScript is used to develop the visible parts of a website. It is a programming language used in the front-end and is essential for the operation of a website. If HTML is the body of a car, JavaScript is the engine. JavaScript also allows you to write a program and see it run immediately. With libraries such as Node.js, server-side development is also possible with JavaScript.
HTML, which stands for HyperText Markup Language, defines the structure and content of a web page. Most of the web pages that we see in our browsers are created using HTML, which is not strictly speaking a programming language but a markup language, but together with CSS, it is almost indispensable for creating web pages.
CSS, which stands for Cascading Style Sheets, is a programming language used to set up the design of Web pages. CSS is not strictly speaking a programming language, but a style sheet language, and like HTML, it is a language that makes up Web sites. CSS has the role of specifying the design, and the decorations (colors, font size, layout, etc.) of the web pages we see are created by CSS. For example, it is possible to make bulk changes and fine adjustments to the design of a web page. CSS, together with HTML, is almost indispensable for creating web pages.
Languages suitable for smartphone app development
Swift is a programming language developed by Apple, the provider of the iPhone and iPad, to program iOS applications for use with the iPhone. Today, it has become a language that can be used for the overall development of Apple products. Xcode, an IDE (Integrated Development Environment) with all the necessary features, can be used to smoothly develop in Swift.
Java is one of the most widely used programming languages in the world, and can be used to develop Android applications. It is a platform-independent programming language that can run on any OS, including Windows, Mac, and Linux. Because it is very versatile, it is used in various fields such as web applications, Android applications, games, and business systems.
Unlike Ruby, PHP and other scripting languages, Java is a compiler language.
Kotlin is a programming language that was released in 2011 as a simpler and safer language than Java. It is similar to Java’s syntax and is officially certified as an Android development language.
It is an object-oriented language that is highly compatible with Java and can call Java source code. It can also be implemented with less code than Java and has features that prevent common errors.
Languages suitable for game and software development
C# (C-Sharp) is a language that is based on “C++” and “Java”. This language was developed by Microsoft in 2000. Although it has “C” in its name, it is not compatible with C or C++, and is a completely different language. C# is provided by Microsoft, so it is strong in developing Windows applications. C# is provided by Microsoft, so it is strong in developing Windows applications, especially when used with Visual Studio, an integrated development environment provided by Microsoft, which makes it easy to create applications.
C++ is an object-oriented programming language that is an extension of C. It was developed based on the C programming language, but because it is object-oriented, it is highly maintainable and systems can be easily extended. It is also compatible with the C language, so systems created in C can be migrated to C++. It is used for developing smartphone applications and games, and because it is one of the fastest programming languages, it is used in fields that require high-speed operations, such as financial systems and public sector systems.
Unity is a game development platform, not a language, but an “environment” to develop and run games. Recently, it has been used for virtual technology. Unity allows you to create games for various platforms (iPhone, Android, PlayStation4, etc.). You don’t need to know how to program to create games, but by using languages such as C#, you can create your own games down to the smallest detail.
Languages suitable for AI and machine learning
Python is a programming language that is popular in fields such as data analysis, and in recent years it has attracted attention for its use in AI development and machine learning. It is also used in various other fields such as web application and smartphone application development. Python is also used in the development of the social networking sites we use (Instagram, YouTube, etc.). Usually, programs have their own quirks depending on the programmer, but Python is relatively uniform no matter who writes it, and one of its features is that the code is simple and easy to read and understand.
R language is mainly used for statistics and massive data processing. It is a programming language with many functions specialized for statistical analysis, and has excellent data compatibility, including the ability to create graphs and read CSV files and text-based files.
Even though the difficulty of acquiring the code itself is low, it is a language with high hurdles for practical use, as it requires knowledge of statistical analysis to master.