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After reading some of the blogs here and discussions, it makes more sense as to what HTML, CSS and PHP are especially comparing it to the Human Anatomy, but what are:
Python
Java
JavaScript
SQL
Bash/Shell
Ruby
C++
R
C#
Go
Swift
Could someone give me a brief description of each, if possible, and a comparison as to what each are and how they can interact with each other?
Being honest, there’s no right answer to this question, as there is a wide range of time that it can take. It took me a month or two to learn the basics, but I know some other people who learned them in longer/shorter.
It depends on how devoted you are to learning HTML, how much time you spend learning (also part devotion), and what your learning speed is.
So just enjoy the journey! It will take you however long it takes you, and that’s fine. As long as you’ve learned and retained what you’ve been taught, you’re good.
Python: Python is a high-level, general-purpose programming language known for its simplicity and readability. It’s often used for web development, data analysis, artificial intelligence, scientific computing, and more.
Java: Java is a popular, general-purpose programming language that is designed to be platform-independent, meaning that it can run on any device that has a Java Virtual Machine (JVM). It’s commonly used for building large-scale enterprise applications, Android mobile apps, and backend systems.
JavaScript: JavaScript is a scripting language primarily used for web development. It’s executed on the client-side (in web browsers) to add interactivity and dynamic content to websites. JavaScript is also increasingly used on the server-side, thanks to frameworks like Node.js.
SQL: SQL (Structured Query Language) is a domain-specific language used for managing and manipulating relational databases. It’s used to perform tasks such as querying databases, inserting data, updating records, and deleting data.
Bash/Shell: Bash (Bourne Again Shell) is a Unix shell and command language used for scripting and interacting with the operating system. It’s commonly used for automating repetitive tasks, managing files and directories, and running system commands.
Ruby: Ruby is a dynamic, object-oriented programming language known for its simplicity and productivity. It’s often used for web development, thanks to the Ruby on Rails framework, as well as for scripting and automation tasks.
C++: C++ is a powerful, general-purpose programming language derived from the C programming language. It’s known for its performance and is used extensively in systems programming, game development, and high-performance applications.
R: R is a programming language and environment specifically designed for statistical computing and graphics. It’s widely used by data analysts, statisticians, and researchers for data analysis, visualization, and statistical modeling.
C#: C# (pronounced “C sharp”) is a modern, general-purpose programming language developed by Microsoft. It’s used for building various types of applications, including desktop software, web applications, and games, especially within the .NET framework.
Go: Go, also known as Golang, is a statically typed, compiled programming language developed by Google. It’s designed for simplicity, efficiency, and concurrency, making it well-suited for building scalable and efficient systems, especially web servers and networked services.
Swift: Swift is a powerful and intuitive programming language developed by Apple for building iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS applications. It’s designed to be fast, safe, and expressive, with modern features to enhance developer productivity.